BBSRC | Unlock the Secrets of #Soil with Chris Packham: The Power of #Metagenomics @bbsrcmedia | Uploaded October 2012 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
Join Chris Packham in this exciting Biology Week 2012 project, where he helps scientists unlock the secrets of soil by discovering its genetic fingerprint. In a race against time, Chris's garden soil has its 'DNA' sequenced to showcase the rapid advances in DNA sequencing technology and its growing range of uses in biological science.
Through cutting-edge soil analysis, known as 'metagenomics,' scientists can identify which microorganisms are present in the soil and what roles they play. This method is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionise agriculture by helping us understand soil systems, the effects of climate change and farming practices, and ultimately improve productivity and sustainability.
Join us in this groundbreaking project and witness the power of metagenomics in shaping the future of agriculture. Don't forget to share and embed this video with credit to BBSRC.
See the full press release and shorter (03:35) film here: webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20130102230837/bbsrc.ac.uk/news/food-security/2012/121017-n-chris-packham-helps-test-soil.aspx
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Join Chris Packham in this exciting Biology Week 2012 project, where he helps scientists unlock the secrets of soil by discovering its genetic fingerprint. In a race against time, Chris's garden soil has its 'DNA' sequenced to showcase the rapid advances in DNA sequencing technology and its growing range of uses in biological science.
Through cutting-edge soil analysis, known as 'metagenomics,' scientists can identify which microorganisms are present in the soil and what roles they play. This method is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionise agriculture by helping us understand soil systems, the effects of climate change and farming practices, and ultimately improve productivity and sustainability.
Join us in this groundbreaking project and witness the power of metagenomics in shaping the future of agriculture. Don't forget to share and embed this video with credit to BBSRC.
See the full press release and shorter (03:35) film here: webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20130102230837/bbsrc.ac.uk/news/food-security/2012/121017-n-chris-packham-helps-test-soil.aspx
Learn more ▶️ ukri.org/about-us/bbsrc
Let’s connect!
Twitter 🔗 twitter.com/BBSRC
LinkedIn 🔗 linkedin.com/company/bbsrc
YouTube 🔗 youtube.com/user/bbsrcmedia
ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (BBSRC)
EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.
Find out more ▶️ ukri.org/councils/bbsrc
#BBSRC #Biotechnology #BiologicalSciences #BiotechnologyResearch #Innovation
