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Project launched to discover new natural products

Euan Paterson Research Thu, Oct 10, '24

Dr Michael Ross believes the new project will make 'great strides' towards unlocking the potential benefits of algae, fungi, and protozoa

Dr Michael Ross believes the new project will make 'great strides' towards unlocking the potential benefits of algae, fungi, and protozoa

Project launched to discover new natural products

A unique collection of algae based at SAMS will be part of a new £4.5m research project to develop the use of natural products in the agriculture, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP), described as a botanical gardens for algae, holds more than 3,000 strains, offering a hugely untapped resource for sustainable and natural products and industries.

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Thomas Harden, winner of the SAMS Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Science 2024

Tue, Oct 8, '24

High school Dux wins SAMS science prize

Award recognises outstanding academic ability in science subjects

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Prof. Paul Tett of SAMS is a co-author on the landmark plankton report

Mon, Sep 30, '24

Time to notice 'invisible' plankton, say scientists

SAMS scientist among world experts in Plankton Manifesto

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A team of researchers and students led by Prof Bhavani Narayanaswamy (centre) will present at the plastic pollution conference MICRO 2024

Fri, Sep 20, '24

Student field trip inspires plastic pollution research

Presentations will explore effects of plastics on global marine environments

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Landmark reports reveal UK seabed carbon storage potential

Thu, Sep 19, '24

SAMS celebrates exceptional students at graduation 2024

Fri, Sep 13, '24

Oban up to the challenge as conference host

Tue, Sep 10, '24

SAMS Director to lead university-wide research

Thu, Sep 5, '24

Scottish-built light sensor reveals ocean discovery

Wed, Sep 4, '24

First Antarctica plant survey could aid conservation efforts

Tue, Aug 6, '24

SAMS and Clipper connect over ocean issues

Thu, Jul 25, '24

Deep-sea discovery calls into question origins of life

Tue, Aug 13, '24

‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to identify toxic algal blooms

Wed, Jul 17, '24

Greenland science expedition to unveil critical climate insights

Mon, Jul 15, '24

Shipping warning as centuries-old Arctic ice released

Thu, Jul 11, '24

SAMS scientist appointed as government adviser

Wed, Jul 3, '24

UK ocean institutes to answer climate change questions

Wed, Jul 3, '24

Unique MRes to help research big ocean topics

Mon, Jul 1, '24

UK and Malaysia share seaweed knowledge

Mon, Jun 17, '24

Marine heatwave boosted UK land temperature record

Fri, May 31, '24

Seaweed forests an overlooked ally in carbon removal

Wed, May 22, '24

Transatlantic connections in the Canadian Arctic

Mon, May 20, '24

#WhaleTalk campaign engages Edinburgh audience

Mon, Apr 29, '24

Outreach with a distance at Dynamic Earth event

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Totally tropical adventure for trailblazing students

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Student takes centre stage at first ever conference

Tue, Apr 16, '24

Student using pedal power to attend energy conference

Wed, Apr 3, '24

Students praise Oban as 'home from home'

Wed, Mar 20, '24

Students cycle across Europe for new semester

Mon, Mar 18, '24

Salmon farming software to be showcased in Chile

Fri, Mar 15, '24

A cut, colour and climate change

Mon, Mar 11, '24

SAMS joins Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark

Thu, Feb 29, '24

‘Virtual marine biologist’ reveals Greenland sealife

Fri, Feb 16, '24

Increased rainfall threatens UK sea urchins

Thu, Feb 15, '24

Baleen whales may sniff out their meals

Wed, Jan 31, '24

Mission to save global seaweed stocks

Thu, Jan 25, '24

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