16 January 2020
A probiotic drink could become a promising new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistant bacteria, after scientists engineered a key genetic element that can tackle the genetic basis of resistance.
15 January 2020
Probiotic drink could offer new way to combat antibiotic resistance
25 November 2019
Rapid test for gonorrhoea and chlamydia to be developed by University of Birmingham spinout
14 November 2019
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have unravelled the genetic mechanisms behind tiny water fleas' ability to adapt to increased levels of phosphorus pollution in lakes.
08 November 2019
Dr Neil Hotchin Appointed Head of School of Biosciences
25 October 2019
From advanced biology to crop improvements and the science of sheep health - new government award for doctoral training partnership
23 October 2019
UK and China scientists developing new drugs to fight tuberculosis
25 September 2019
Two University of Birmingham researchers have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships as part of a new £78 million investment announced today by UK Research and Innovation.
09 September 2019
Scientists have unravelled the attack initiation mechanism used by so-called 'predatory bacteria', which are capable of invading and killing harmful bugs including E. coli or Salmonella.
29 July 2019
New Chair of BIFoR at The University of Birmingham Announced
15 July 2019
Ecology students at the University of Birmingham have been witnessing climate change at first hand during a field trip to Finse, in Norway.
04 July 2019
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have shed fresh light on the mechanism used by certain types of bacteria to protect themselves against attack.