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Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists
Researchers from SRUC and the Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) St Gallen, Switzerland have successfully inserted the decay fungus Desarmillaria tabescens – a white rot fungus – into balsa wood to make it glow, with the aim of producing functionality.
Midlothian showcased in Commercial Properties Monthly
Midlothian is featured in the November issue of Commercial Properties Monthly, showcasing everything that makes it a great, green place to grow your business.
Ingenza Signs 10-year Lease At Pioneer’s Edinburgh Technopole
Ingenza, a world-leading contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) and technology accelerator, has signed a 10-year lease at the Moubray Building at Edinburgh Technopole, part of Pioneer Group.
Scotland learns from Ireland's booming co-working scene
A research project investigating the impact of remote working hubs has identified a potential blueprint for Scotland’s rural communities.
Source: The Scotsman
Ingenza announces partnership with Cellugy to investigate the potential of biofabricated cellulose
Industrial biotech specialist Ingenza is delighted to announce that it is collaborating with Cellugy to accelerate the development of its innovative platform for producing biofabricated cellulose. This technology will provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-based petrochemicals in various industrial applications, starting with personal care
Moredun Research Institute awarded grant to tackle resistance to sheep scab treatments
The Moredun Research Institute, in collaboration with leading partners, has been awarded a £1.2M grant to explore the mechanism of resistance to the macrocyclic lactone (ML) injectables in the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis.
Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol accelerate the green fuel transition
Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the switch to clean biofuels.
Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone
There are many opportunities working in science related roles and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) based activities which offer young people variety and career progression.
AbacusBio and Bayer expand collaboration to additional crops and geographies
Following a successful year of collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have agreed to expand their partnership in the area of predictive plant breeding. This marks AbacusBio’s largest collaboration to date, which is anticipated to have a far-reaching impact along numerous crop supply chains.
MSZ Business Forum meet an entrepreneur progressing cancer research
Midlothian Business Forum welcomed a rising star and award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech on Tuesday 12th October to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and treatment.