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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Grants for research on immune cells, vegan cheese and PFAS detection -
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
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Never home alone: which species share your house (unwanted or not)?
In the media
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Hoe een experiment met zebravisjes onze biologische klok moet verbeteren: ‘Verlegen vissen durven meer na inname CEM3’ -
Onder al dat eenvoudige vogelgezang ligt een diepere laag. ‘Vogels zijn een beetje talig’ -
Vogelgeluiden ontrafeld – Waarom, hoe en waarover vogels zingen en roepen
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Ratten zijn onze vrienden -
Shana Hepping en Marieke Elfferich van Soils2Guts over noodzaak van een gezonde bodem
Research output
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Unraveling bird sounds -
The unexplored functions of Toll-like receptor signaling: Immunometabolism, development and microbiome interactions -
Pelagic fish and harbour porpoise at North Sea wind farms Acoustic investigation and science communication -
Combating gram-negative resistance: targeting the cell envelope -
Coming of age: An insight into the mechanisms of developmental ageing and post-harvest senescence in lettuce
Events
Outreach
