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Molecular Microbiology

The biochemistry and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes are studied to address of questions of ecological, biotechnological, medical and taxonomic significance. Projects range from finding microbes that can decontaminate soils polluted by explosives, to understanding how microbes replicate and survive in extreme environments.

Associated staff

Professor Robert White, Chair of Biochemistry
Deborah Smith, Professor of Molecular Parasitology
Professor Deborah F Smith, Professor, Head of Department
Dr James W B Moir, Senior Lecturer
Professor Peter McGlynn, Anniversary Chair
Dr Marjan van der Woude, Senior Lecturer
Dr Gavin H Thomas, Senior Lecturer
Dr James Edwards, Biochemistry Teaching Fellow
Dr James Chong, Senior Lecturer
Professor Neil C Bruce, Professor of Biotechnology
Professor Norman J Maitland, Director YCR Cancer Research Unit