7th October 2022
How does the gut microbiome affect vaccine response in babies?
“Early life is a critical time for our gut microbiota and immune system. Both take shape during the first two years of life. It’s also the time when most of us get our vaccines. So, it’s important we understand how the gut microbiome affects...
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27th September 2022
What is the best way to store bread?
On average we each eat 43 loaves of bread each year. But a lot of that goes in the bin, with UK households throwing away 24 million slices of bread each day. So, what’s the best way to store bread? A member of the...
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23rd September 2022
The highs and lows of a PhD in ME research
Myalgic encephalomyelitis is a long-term debilitating condition. It has a wide range of symptoms including extreme post-exertional fatigue, cognitive difficulties and mobility difficulties which are worsened after physical or mental exertion. Katharine’s PhD in the Simon Carding group was funded by the UK charity...
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12th September 2022
Food science spans biology, chemistry, microbiology and nutrition to learn more about the food we eat and its impact on our health. We explore some of the key aspects of research going on at the Quadram Institute in this area. A – Antimicrobial Resistance...
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2nd September 2022
Where do we get our gut microbes from and how do they change with age?
Birth and Babies Early life is the first step in establishing a beneficial microbial ecosystem. Even before birth, the maternal microbiome can help in the development of the placenta and the healthy growth of the baby. Initial colonisation of the gut by microbes happens...
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22nd August 2022
Boosting nutrition of plant-based milks
Plant-based alternatives to dairy milk have gained huge popularity in recent years. European plant-based “milk” sector has grown by 36% between 2018 – 2020 to €1.6bn and sales in the UK are set to double by 2025. This growth in popularity of plant-based alternatives...
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12th August 2022
Baking biscuits for research; an experience in industry
Kathrin Haider is a fourth year PhD student in the group of Professor Pete Wilde studying dietary fibre to make healthier foods. As part of her PhD, she gained experience with food industry partner Mondelez. We chatted to Kathrin to find out more about...
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4th August 2022
Cycling; from commuting to community
Social group rides regularly take place across Norwich Research Park. We find out more about the social bike rides and support for cyclists. How the social group rides started “I started the social group cycling rides in 2020. I joined the Quadram Institute during...
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29th July 2022
The vibrant student community at the Quadram Institute
The Quadram Institute is home to a vibrant and supportive community of students that include undergraduates, masters and PhD students. Students work on unique projects that push the boundaries of knowledge in health, microbiology, and nutrition. Within the student community, the Quadram Student Forum...
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22nd July 2022
How the gut microbiome affects the brain and mind
The gut-brain axis is the communication between the gut microbiota and the brain. Imbalances in the gut microbiome are often linked to immunological and neurological conditions. Here we learn about the latest research into the links between the gut microbiome and the brain. Cognitive...
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