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Motif Foodworks

Motif Foodworks

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  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: BB/W019639/1
    Funder Contribution: 777,904 GBP

    We propose a new imaging platform that combines ultra-fast confocal imaging with the the nano-fluidic functionality delivered by an integrated Fluidic Force microscope (FluidFM-UFCLSM). The proposed capability opens a new phase of exploration of biological systems by enabling characterisation of localised biochemical and physiological processes. The proposed capability provides new avenues for specific applications such as new antimicrobial agents, functional genetics and the development of sustainable crops. The unique design of FluidFM-UFCLSM enables accommodating an array of complex biological samples to perform quantitative and predictive characterisation of biofilms, tissues, whole plants, small animals, insects, mucosal membranes, food systems and tissue scaffold hydrogels. The unique feature of FluidFM-UFCLSM is it will enable study of the smallest units of biological organisation such as proteins as well as larger objects such as cells, tissues and organs. The use of FluidFM-UFCLSM cuts across many disciplines and delivers benefits to a broad range of research topics in the areas of biofilm formation, plant science, tissue engineering, food science and cell physiology. Some examples of FluidFM-UFCLSM applications are: 1) Elucidate anti-microbial resistance and the localised mechanisms underpinning quorum sensing 1) Probe interaction between immune cells with lung epithelium as one of the key pathways of Covid-19 pathogenies 2) Uncover the secrets of plant development and mechanical signalling to develop new resistant crops 3) Probe the effect of nutrition on gut microbiome and associated health outcomes 4) Explore new plant-mimetic materials for designing new food-compatible films for environmentally sustainable food production The broader areas of impact will be achieved by supporting emerging areas research that targets the major problems and challenges of food security, improved nutrition, animal and human health, combatting antimicrobial resistance, microbiome research, industrial biotechnology, waste valorisation, sustainable agricultural and synthetic biology.

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