Institute of Biology Leiden
Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) is an internationally oriented institute for research and education in biology. We are part of the Faculty of Science at Leiden University.
We perform top quality innovative fundamental and strategic research that will lead to scientific progress, contribute to solutions for societal challenges, and generate industrial opportunities.
Bioactive Molecules
Development & Disease
Biodiversity & Evolution
Host-Microbe Interactions
Research Projects
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Beneficial model microbial community: omics insights into plant growth promotion -
CarboNcare: Carbon-efficient bioproduction of chemicals from methanol
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Biodegradation of furan-based composite resin by novel enzymes -
Breaking the Unbreakable: Computational and Biochemical Identification of Polyethylene-Degrading Enzymes
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C5 (Clever Combination of Synthetic Compartmentalization, Carbon Fixation and Compound Biomanufacturing)
News
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Grant for research into fungus that could make vegan cheese cheaper and more sustainable -
Faculty of Science appoints three new professors -
Grants and appointments for microbiome research, enzyme development and more -
Never home alone: which species share your house (unwanted or not)? -
In Memoriam Erik Deul 1958 – 2026
In the media
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Hoe kom je van een uitgeputte akker tot een gezond bos? Dit Leidse lab schrijft het recept -
Ratten zijn onze vrienden -
Waarom komen er straks onder water microfoons te hangen in de Waddenzee? -
De waardevolle samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en wetenschappers -
Bacheloronderzoek over alpenwatersalamander in Roots magazine -
Zijn het de brutale wolven, die de weg naar Nederland vinden? En verklaart dat hun gedrag?
Research output
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Unraveling bird sounds -
Coming of age: An insight into the mechanisms of developmental ageing and post-harvest senescence in lettuce -
Trichome mimics: Sprayable plant-based adhesives for crop protection against thrips -
Plastic Detectives and Wildlife Guardians: impact of volunteers monitoring plastic pollution and wildlife on science, society, and nature -
Illuminating Host Defence against Mycobacterial Infection: Interactions with Autophagy and LC3-Associated Phagocytosis
Events
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LED3 Lecture: Live-cell protein chemistry in health and disease
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River Soundscapes
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Natural Product Antibiotics: Synthesis and Next Generation Analogues
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Remember or Die: action of thermomemory when proteostasis meets phase separation
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L(SB)2 Seminar: Molecular pathology of neurodegenerative diseases by cryo-EM of amyloids
Outreach
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Visit new project website: TRIPS -
The Conversation: Questions are being raised about microplastics studies -
Novo Nordisk Foundation funding for Gilles van Wezel and Jos Raaijmakers to develop new antibiotics -
Anne Land-Zandstra is the new department head of Science Communication & Society! -
Promising news for more sustainable farming! -
Acoustic World -
National Academy of Medicine elects LU honorary doctor Kelly Chibale as the new member
