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On 31 May, nearly 200 people tuned into a virtual event showcasing the various ways in which molecular biology \u2013 and specifically research at EMBL \u2013 can provide the knowledge needed to solve environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBL alumni Erin Tranfield and Julius Brennecke led the programme, which was filled with examples of how molecular biology can provide solutions to pollution. The event featured 10 speakers from science, industry, and government. The talks are now available online<\/a>, but here are nine takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The life sciences can help us find solutions to environmental challenges.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she outlined environmental concerns, EMBL Director General Edith Heard pointed to the natural progression of EMBL\u2019s work to study life in the context of its natural environment<\/a>, which is the core aim of the research in the next EMBL Programme, Molecules to Ecosystems<\/em>, due to begin in 2022. \u201cWhile remaining a fundamental research organisation, we plan to rise up to these new challenges, do research that\u2019s relevant to these issues we\u2019re facing, and find evidence-based solutions,\u201d she said. \u201cWe plan to do this research sustainably and lead by example.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Microbes could help address our pesticide problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Jacoby, a postdoctoral fellow in EMBL\u2019s Zimmermann group, shared a glimpse of his work to better understand how microbes break down pesticides, and which microbial species would be the most useful. According to Richard, only 1% of applied pesticides hit their target; 99% enter the environment. \u201cMicrobes are the main way pesticides are degraded in the environment. They can metabolise what other organisms find poisonous,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Nanoplastics are everywhere, and we need to understand the consequences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melissa Graewert, a senior technical officer in the Svergun group at EMBL Hamburg, talked about one of the group\u2019s projects, which will deploy a specialised X-ray technology to detect and better understand the potential impact of nanoplastics on the environment. Characterisation of nanoplastics in the environment (taken from rivers, seas, and oceans) will allow the scientists to uncover what this plastic infiltration means for our health and our food supply. Only with this kind of understanding can scientists find solutions to tackle these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. <\/strong>Microorganisms represent 95% of marine biodiversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, the Tara Ocean Foundation<\/a> launched a mission to sample microplastics flowing from the estuaries of nine of Europe\u2019s major rivers. Romy Hentinger and Gabriel Gorsky shared how the foundation is now preparing for its next mission, which will focus on microorganisms \u2013 specifically, plankton. \u201cWe all exist thanks to the ocean,\u201d Romy said. \u201cIt supports the highest biodiversity, provides living resources, absorbs carbon dioxide, regulates the climate. We all know about its importance, but we still know little about how it functions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. EMBL provides the molecular perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBL group leader Detlev Arendt elaborated on this area of EMBL\u2019s future research. \u201cWe know that pollution has a negative impact,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we don\u2019t have a comprehensive view, and we don\u2019t know how organisms react on a molecular level. Our aim is to study at the molecular and cellular levels how microbes, algae, plants, and animals interact with each other and respond to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Research itself needs to be more environmentally sustainable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBL\u2019s Environmental Officer, Brendan Rouse, kicked off the second session of the afternoon by outlining how EMBL plans to become a more sustainable organisation. \u201cThis event is an example of EMBL doing environmentally relevant research and promoting sustainable science,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have installed solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, and removed plastic from our canteen, among other initiatives, but we are aware that small changes can also go a long way \u2013 turning equipment off, maintaining it properly, and reducing our use of laboratory consumables all add up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Lifestyle changes and empowerment of science equal progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As EMBL Director Matthias Hentze pointed out, there are two aspects to finding solutions to pollution. The first is to change behaviour. The second is to find new solutions through life science research.\u00a0\u201cLet\u2019s look at the COVID crisis,\u201d said Matthias, who launched EMBL\u2019s Environmental Research Initiative<\/a> in 2020.\u00a0\u201cWe all knew that distancing and wearing masks would bring down the dimension of the problem. But, without science developing a vaccine in record-breaking time, we\u2019d be in a really bad state now. What we learned is that just changing behaviours isn\u2019t enough. The environment needs heavy investment into science.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Industry\u2013science partnerships can expand impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For HeidelbergCement<\/a>, science is the way to a better future, as the company plans to make its end-product, concrete, carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest. Christoph Rei\u00dffelder spoke about the company\u2019s challenges in a world dependent on cement for building materials, but with cement carrying a big carbon footprint. \u201cThe major challenge in cement production is carbon dioxide emissions,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re looking into deploying technologies that capture carbon and then use it. Politics, science, and industry have to work together in achieving a carbon neutral economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Dialogue must continue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the event\u2019s second session, industry and research representatives were joined by Theresia Bauer, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg\u2019s Minister of Science, Research and Arts<\/a>. \u201cThe life sciences are the basis of our general knowledge and serve to connect different scientific fields and our diverse world,\u201d she said. \u201cThey make the invisible visible and are key to tackling challenges like climate change and environmental pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moderators and participants closed the event by encouraging exchange and cooperation across disciplines to solve global challenges. \u201cWhen science is well explained, it enjoys great public trust,\u201d Theresia said. \u201cScientists need to be involved in public policy and decision making, because they can push people to change their behaviour and make an impact on issues like environmental destruction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want more than just the highlights? Watch the whole discussion online.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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