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Use your expertise and experience and join BBSRC's Pool of Experts and Follow-on Fund Committee

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation, is now looking for people to join our pool of experts to provide knowledge and insight. BBSRC plays a crucial role in the health and vibrancy of UK bioscience and is now looking for people to join our pool of experts and follow-on fund committee to ensure that we continue to invest in high-quality research, innovation and training in the biosciences.

Over £2.4m joint investment to combat pests and microbe pathogens of crops and livestock in Brazil

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

BBSRC has recently invested in six projects to be funded through the Newton Fund to combat one of the biggest threats to food security - agricultural losses due to pests and pathogens that are resistant to current treatments. Agricultural pests and pathogens on which current treatments have no effect are constantly emerging leaving farmers helpless to control for outbreaks.

Bioscience Big Ideas Pipeline

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Do you have an exciting and ambitious Big Idea? Introducing the Biosciences Big Ideas Pipeline.

Delivery plans outline vision for research and innovation in the UK

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Ambitious delivery plans published today outline how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will work with its partners to ensure that world-leading research and innovation continues to flourish in the UK. The 2019-20 plans highlight the areas of focus and key activities of UKRI’s nine constituent councils and its cross-cutting themes.

Reflections of a BBSRC PhD student: Communicating the challenges of cell culture

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Natalie Talbot, a final year PhD student, provides an insight into the unique challenges of studying for a Bioscience PhD and discusses her love-hate relationship with cell culture work. BBSRC provides professional internships for PhD students who are looking for a work placement experience.

Appointments to the Councils of UK Research and Innovation

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Do you want to play a vital role in the UK's research and innovation system? UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. We work to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Eating blueberries every day improves heart health

Thu, 30 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease - according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK. New findings published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.

Data-intensive bioscience review - expressions of interest for community workshops

Thu, 30 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

BBSRC is conducting a review of data-intensive bioscience research in 2019. By identifying current issues and future needs within the research community the review will ensure BBSRC is well positioned to support future requirements.

BBSRC winners of Innovator of the Year 2019

Wed, 15 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Professor Achillefs Kapanidis from the University of Oxford and Mr Bo Jing, CEO of Oxford Nanoimaging have been named as BBSRC’s Innovator of the year 2019 - an award celebrating excellent research which demonstrates impact. Twelve finalists competed for the title at the Science Museum in London last night, 15 May 2019.

Gut worms may hinder the spread of prions to the brain

Wed, 15 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT

A study of an infectious brain condition that destroys nerve cells helps to explain why some individuals may be at more risk than others. The study shows how the progression of prion diseases to the brain is slowed if animals have previously been infected with a gut worm.