Collaboration with FAIRDOM
SynBioChem are now official FAIRDOM "friends" and four representatives from the SynBioChem team are official FAIRDOM PALs. This means that SynBioChem have an official role within the ERA-NET EraSysAPP and European Research Infrastructure ISBE. The SynBioChem SEEK is being temporarily hosted at the...
Mould unlocks new route to biofuels
Mould unlocks new route to biofuels! Scientists at The University of Manchester have made an important discovery that forms the basis for the development of new applications in biofuels and the sustainable manufacturing of chemicals. Researchers have identified the exact mechanism and structure of...
MIB features in stunning video of Manchester and its mind-blowing scientific legacy
Watch this stunning video showing Manchester's past achievements in science and innovation. The four-and-a-half-minute film focuses on the role of science and innovation has had and still has in the city - Alan Turing, the split of the atom, The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, 'Corridor...
UK Synthetic Biology Centres tasked with addressing public concerns
An extra £40m for synthetic biology research in the UK comes with support to encourage responsible innovation. Social media analysis offers a heads up on new research ideas and potential public concerns. Read more at the Guardian's website
Minister visits MIB following £40 million funding announcement
Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable has visited the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) to meet scientists working on synthetic biology. This follows the announcement of £40million funding into this cutting-edge research area, £32 million of which is being split across new research centres...
MIB wins £3 million grant for cutting edge biotechnology harnessing the power of SynBio
Scientists at The University of Manchester aim to develop new sustainable ways of manufacturing chemicals used in thousands of our everyday products. Professor Nigel Scrutton and his team at the MIB and SYNBIOCHEM are one of five beneficiaries of the BBSRC’s Strategic Longer and Larger Grants...
Scientists a step closer to developing renewable propane
Researchers at The University of Manchester have made a significant breakthrough in the development of synthetic pathways that will enable renewable biosynthesis of the gas propane. This research is part of a programme of work aimed at developing the next generation of biofuels. This study...