OUR WORK
Using the latest omic technologies to tackle new questions in biodiversity, climate change and wildlife diseases.
Solutions
Population genomics
Our research has allowed NERC scientists to understand genomic variation within populations and how this enables species to adapt and evolve in response to a changing environment.
Proteomics
We will allow environmental scientists to access new methods to use protein signatures to rapidly distinguish species, detect pathogens within the environment and to analyse the response of organisms to their environment.
Eukaryotic genome assembly and analysis
New methods in genomics allow the genome sequence of any species to be determined and used to understand how that genome functions in the natural environment.
Bacterial communities and pathogens
Our capability is allowing NERC researchers to uncover the incredible diversity of microbial communities within freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments and to track pathogens in animals and humans.
Gene expression and epigenetics
Our research allows NERC scientists to uncover how the activity of genes is controlled and allows organisms to survive in different habitats and give rise to the diversity of form between species.
eDNA and biodiversity
Our research has allowed NERC researchers to rapidly assay biodiversity in ecological communities, including through the monitoring of environmental DNA.
Metabolomics
We will enable researchers to access the latest methods to analyse the huge variety of compounds produced by organisms in the natural environment and the analyse the ways in which members of microbial communities interact through the metabolites that they produce.
Informatics
We provide a wide range of informatic analysis from de novo assembly of genomes to analysis of transcription and protein expression and from genomic analysis of microbial communities to metabolic analysis of species interactions. Informatics is linked to lab-based generation of data and training to empower the next generation of environmental scientists.
TRAINING
Providing courses and online resources to develop your skills in environmental omics.
Bioinformatics courses
We provide training courses to support a range of capabilities including, for example, genome assembly, metabarcoding, population genomics and RNA sequencing.
Visitor
Facility
Our Visitor Facility is located in the Genomics Laboratory at the University of Sheffield and open to eligible researchers through our enquiry process.
CONTACT US
Empowering the next generation of environmental researchers.
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