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September 25, 2019

A facile and regioselective multicomponent synthesis of chiral aryl-1,2-mercaptoamines in water followed by monoamine oxidase (MAO-N) enzymatic resolution.

Published in Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Abstract A facile microwave assisted three-component protocol allows the synthesis of chiral aryl-1,2-mercaptoamines in water in a few minutes with […]
November 1, 2019

Acquisition and Development of the Extremely Preterm Infant Microbiota Across Multiple Anatomical Sites.

Published in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology Abstract Objectives: Microbial communities influencing health and disease are being increasingly studied in preterm neonates. There exists little data, however, […]
November 19, 2019

Sediment cooling triggers germination and sulfate reduction by heat‐resistant thermophilic spore‐forming bacteria.

Published in Society for Applied Microbiology Abstract Thermophilic endospores are widespread in cold marine sediments where the temperature is too low to support growth and activity […]
January 8, 2020

Concordance of copy number abnormality detection using SNP arrays and Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Published in Scientific Reports Abstract In acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, MLPA has been used in research studies to identify clinically relevant copy number abnormality (CNA) profiles. However, […]
January 10, 2020

How biotechnology can transform delivery and operation of the built environment.

Published in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Abstract The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment is a new joint venture between Newcastle University […]
January 21, 2020

Setting the agenda for social science research on the human microbiome.

Published in Palgrave Communications Abstract The human microbiome is an important emergent area of cross, multi and transdisciplinary study. The complexity of this topic leads to […]
March 12, 2020

Changes in the gut microbiota of mice orally exposed to methylimidazolium ionic liquids.

Published in PLOS ONE Abstract Ionic liquids are salts used in a variety of industrial processes, and being relatively non-volatile, are proposed as environmentally-friendly replacements for […]
March 25, 2020

Anaerobic microbial communities and their potential for bioenergy production in heavily biodegraded petroleum reservoirs.

Published in Society for Applied Microbiology Abstract Most of the oil in low temperature, non‐uplifted reservoirs is biodegraded due to millions of years of microbial activity, […]
March 31, 2020

Agarose Gel as a Soil Analogue for the Development of Novel Bio-mediated Ground Improvement Applications.

Published in Canadian Geotechnical Journal Abstract Bio-mediated soil improvement methods (those that use biological processes) have potentially low cost and environmental impact, but can be difficult […]
April 8, 2020

Monstering: A transdisciplinary method for an unstable world.

Published in Palgrave Communications Abstract This paper outlines the transdisciplinary practice of monstering, a toolset used by the Experimental Architecture Group (EAG) to engage with a […]
May 11, 2020

Monoamine Oxidase (MAO-N) Biocatalyzed Synthesis of Indoles from Indolines Prepared via Photocatalytic Cyclization/Arylative Dearomatization.

Published in ACS Catalysis Abstract The biocatalytic aromatization of indolines into indole derivatives exploiting monoamine oxidase (MAO-N) enzymes is presented. Indoline substrates were prepared via photocatalytic […]
May 30, 2020

Moisture buffer, fire resistance and insulation potential of novel bio-clay plaster. Construction and Building Materials.

Published in Construction and Building Materials Abstract The novel bio-clay plaster was formulated by adding hemp powder to clay plaster to improve the performance of buildings […]
June 2, 2020

An integrated national scale SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance network COGUK Consortium.

Published in The Lancet. Microbe Abstract The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Genomics UK Consortium (COG-UK) was launched in March, 2020, with £20 million support from UK Research and […]
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Built environments which are life-sustaining and sustained by life. Our mission is to develop biotechnologies to create a new generation of Living Buildings which are responsible and responsive to their natural environment; grown using living engineered materials to reduce inefficient industrial construction processes; metabolise their own waste, reducing pollution, generating energy and high-value products; and modulate their microbiome to benefit human and ecological health and wellbeing.