BIOSS

BioSS

BioSS: Improving science and society through an understanding of variation, uncertainty and risk.

Sector: Crop Science, Extractive Industries, Food & Drink, The Environment

Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS)

Input from BioSS can be included in commercial projects to ensure sound experimental design and robust statistical evaluation or, BioSS consultants can provide advice on and the analysis of third party data for clients.

BioSS is formally part of the James Hutton Institute and is a research institute with expertise in statistical methodology and mathematical modelling, including statistical / computational bioinformatics and statistical genomics. Delivering cutting edge research, high-level consultancy and knowledge exchange, BioSS collaborates with and provides quantitative support to research organisations, government agencies and policy-makers, industry and academia engaged in the life sciences.

BioSS has a base within the James Hutton Institute and works collaboratively with the other Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Institutes (SEFARI). Through BioSS, James Hutton Limited is able to offer customers an unparalleled array of expertise in the application of mathematics and statistics to plant science, animal health & welfare, human health & nutrition, ecology & environmental science and socio-economics. BioSS boasts many years of experience providing quantitative clarity and insight in areas with major societal impact, such as climate change, food security, sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, nutrition and the bioeconomy.

BioSS has an international reputation and particular areas of expertise include:

Statistical genomics and bioinformatics
Process and system modelling and statistical methodology
Experimental design

For further information or to engage with BIOSS, please visit the website at www.bioss.ac.uk

Other Services

Bacteria testing at James Hutton Limited

Bacterial testing

Our team has over 30 years’ experience working in industry, Government bodies and research institutions, carrying out microbiological analysis on a range of materials using culturing and Most Probable Number (MPN) techniques.

Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)

Providing credible, reliable and independent verification of environmental technologies which have an impact or added value for the environment.

Crop and Crop Chemistry Trials

James Hutton Limited offers a world-class crop trial service, complete with a dedicated crop trial manager to oversee your project.

Cannabinoids

Our expertise in all aspects of crop science – including breeding, diagnostics, soils, pathogens, genetics and phytochemistry, lends itself to the burgeoning European cannabis and hemp agricultural sector.

GIS

GIS is the backbone of 21st century environmental planning and decision making; knowing where to make changes, what to expect, how to measure impacts and interventions, all rely on good GIS.

Water Test Network

James Hutton Limited is one of ten European partners of the Water Test Network; an ERDF funded project which supports SMEs in North-West Europe (NWE) to test, demonstrate and develop new products for the water sector.

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that involves the development and application of computational methods for the analysis of large-scale biological data ranging.

Marine Sediment Analysis

James Hutton Limited can help support work such as harbour construction or enlargement, flood defence systems, construction of new buildings, which will require an MS-LOT licence.

Renewable Energy

The multi-disciplinary scientific expertise available at the James Hutton Institute is ideally suited to address issues facing the developing renewable energy sector in the UK and internationally.

Soil Forensics

A leading forensic research and analysis service with unparalleled experience in analysis of soils, waters and other ecological/environmental materials.

Soil Analysis

The James Hutton Institute, and its predecessor organisations, is synonymous with soils with over 90 years experience of working with soils and farmers, as well as being responsible for the National Soils Database for Scotland.

Products & Licensing Opportunities

Innovations and resources from the James Hutton Institute, available for your own laboratory or research.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

FTIR Spectroscopy is an extremely versatile analytical technique which can provide a chemical fingerprint for a diverse range of both organic and inorganic samples.

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Electron Microscopy is an extremely versatile tool which allows the study of both morphology and material composition from virtually all areas of science and technology.

Lipid Analysis

James Hutton Limited is home to Mylnefield Lipid Analysis, a specialist lipid laboratory established at the James Hutton Institute in 1995 by Bill Christie and Frank Gunstone, renowned lipid analysis experts.

Isotope Analysis

The analysis of a wide range of stable isotopes, bulk and compound specific analysis of light isotopes including, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen, and heavy isotopes, including Strontium, Neodymium, Samarium and Lead.

Chemical analysis

Techniques providing quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic contaminants / pollutants in a variety of matrices including, but not limited to waters, chemicals and soils.

X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD)

X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) can be used to identify crystalline substances, such as most minerals. The James Hutton Institute XRPD team are global specialists in the analysis of clay minerals by this technique.

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostic tests can detect specific sequences in plant DNA or RNA that may be associated with disease resistance, quality/agronomic traits and varietal issues.

Plant Varieties, Breeding & Licensing

Breeders and scientists at James Hutton Limited and the James Hutton Institute use advanced breeding techniques supported by world-leading scientific expertise, ensuring the most innovative soft fruit and potato varieties.

Contract Research

James Hutton Limited manages a number of collaborative projects with industry partners who seek to benefit from scientific research and innovations.

View All Services