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At this event you will find out all about the living menaces on this earth which infect both our bodies and our food crops. Learn all about the battle taking place between scientists and these pesky organisms. And did you know your cheese is covered in mites? Well don't worry - it's a good thing! Come along to have a look at these cheese mites under a microscope and learn about their function in cheese-making! This venue serves a full food menu, and is fully accessible.
Evolving in the blink of an eye
Dr Laura Carrilero
(Department of Animal and Plant Sciences)
When talking about evolution, the image of a hairy human-like ape comes to our minds. And probably this is right, but there is much more. This is the story of how bacteria evolve to superbugs, why antimicrobial resistance is a global concern and how you can help.
These plants don't play fair - they're after your dinner!
Caroline Wood
(PhD Student)
Forget ticks and tapeworms - the most interesting parasites are plants! But when they infect our food crops they are a real menace – especially Striga, which devastates harvests in sub-Saharan Africa. Come and find out how we are slowly turning the tables against these villains of the plant world!
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