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Department of Molecular Sciences

We conduct research and education in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, food science and microbiology with focus on fundamental aspects as well as sustainable development and applications in the Green sector.

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  • 19 February 2025

    A taste of collaboration between SLU and Kazakhstan – from fika to beshbarmak

    From molecular sciences to wildlife studies, SLU is building strong partnerships with Kazakhstan. A recent event at SLU Uppsala demonstrated the breadth and depth of these collaborations, opening doors for future teamwork. Discussions focused on higher education and research, with the aim of strengthening ties between the two countries.
  • 10 February 2025

    High-yielding rice that greatly reduces methane emissions has been developed at SLU

    Field trial in China, with equipment measuring methane levels in the air. Rice is a staple food for half the world's population, but its cultivation leads to significant emissions of the greenhouse gas methane. Now, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and colleagues in China have identified two chemical compounds secreted from rice roots that affect the amount of methane emissions. This knowledge made it possible to breed a high-yielding variety of rice that reduces methane emissions by up to 70 per cent.
  • 08 February 2025

    Flipping the future? Innovative e-learning and flipped classroom training at SLU for Ukrainian Universities

    From January 20th to 24th, 2025, eight teachers from four Ukrainian universities participated in the Teaching Active E-Learning (TAEL) training at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). The course was part of the international project LEARNSAVE: Learning Under Attack – Sustainable Education Under Threat in Ukrainian Universities (Svenska institutet project No. 01236/2023) and focused on high-quality flipped classroom teaching in a digital learning environment.
  • 30 January 2025

    Nanoparticles damage coronavirus in an unexpected way, paving the way for new disinfection technology

    A new way to neutralise the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu. Certain mineral nanoparticles were found to damage the membrane of the virus, making it less able to enter human cells. The mode of action that is demonstrated has not been discussed in previous research. The technology works at room temperature and also in the dark, offering a range of benefits for disinfecting surfaces, air and water.
  • 02 December 2024

    New research makes the bread you love healthier without loss in quality

    Solja Pietiäinen Adding wheat bran to bread makes it more nutritious but also makes bread dense and unappealing. New research from SLU is about to change that. By altering the fibre structure, the quality of bread with added wheat bran extracts can be improved.
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About us

We investigate the molecular aspects of biologically relevant processes in nature and industry.

The Department actively collaborate with industrial partners. This has resulted in several patents and innovations. We also have two External Collaboration Specialists at the Department, specialising in Bioenergy and Food Quality. Read more about our collaboration with society here.

In total, ca 110 employees, including researchers, PhD students and technical and administrative staff work at the Department. 

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Collaboration

We often collaborate with industrial partners and have two External Collaboration Specialists at the Department, specialising in Bioenergy and Food Quality.

Lennart Kenne's memorial fund

The Fund distributes two travel grants annually to PhD students or postdocs working on projects within natural product chemistry, mainly focused on structure determination.

Internal information

For employees at the Department. Find information about computers, lab safety and framework agreements here.

Published: 13 October 2023 - Page editor: adrian.dauphinee@slu.se

Contacts at the Department of Molecular Sciences

Head of Deparartment: Vadim Kessler, 018 - 671541
Deputy Head of Department: Anna Schnürer, 018- 67 32 88
Administration manager: Jaana Evander, 018-671405

Postal address: Department of Molecular Sciences, SLU, Box 7015, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden

Visiting address: BioCentre, Almas allé 5, Uppsala, Sweden
Fax number: 018- 67 29 95

 
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