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In this new Spotlight on series, we bring you interviews with the fascinating and diverse individuals who make up the School of Biological Sciences. First in this new series is Nerea Irigoyen - we will be featuring more members of our inspirational community over the coming months.

A common insect larva that eats beeswax has been found to break down chemical bonds in the plastic used for packaging and shopping bags at uniquely high speeds. Scientists say the discovery could lead to a biotechnological approach to the polyethylene waste that chokes oceans and landfills. Read the full story here >

The Bioscience Impact Team were delighted to be able to provide funding from the BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account for nine pump-prime projects over the summer.