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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

Dr James Edwards, Biochemistry Teaching Fellow
Jennifer R Potts, Professor
Dr James Chong, Senior Lecturer
Professor Colin Kleanthous, Chair of Biochemistry
Professor Deborah F Smith OBE, Head of Department
Professor Neil C Bruce, Professor of Biotechnology
Professor R Alan Wilson, Emeritus Professor
Dr Marjan van der Woude, Senior lecturer
Dr Gavin H Thomas, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology
Dr James W B Moir, Senior lecturer
Professor Norman J Maitland, Director YCR Cancer Research Unit
Dr Jim G Hoggett, Senior lecturer