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Life and environmental sciences

Researching the biggest issues facing our planet

Our research in animal science, ecology and environment, microbiology, plant science, nutrition, biochemistry and molecular biology is shaping new approaches to address a range of important challenges faced by the world.

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Animal science research

Our animal science research cluster includes animal behaviour and ecophysiology, animal production and welfare, genetics and genomics and more.

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Biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology research

Our research in this area covers biochemistry and metabolism, molecular biology and biotechnology and other sub themes.

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Ecology, evolution and conservation research

Our strength is experimental research that combines the controlled precision of the lab with far-reaching explorations of organisms in their natural habitats in both water and land.

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Microbiology research

Bacteria, fungi, viruses and protists are involved in processes that underpin our ecosystems, cause health and disease, and result in useful products ranging from beer to biofuels.

Nutrition and dietetics research

Nutrition and dietetics includes the study of the food that people eat and its effects on wellbeing and on prevention and management of disease.

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Plant sciences research

Our research covers the full range of plant sciences, from molecular biology and plant physiology, though to the interactions of natural and managed plant communities with their biotic and abiotic environments.

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