21st November 2025
Researching the biology of bacterial biofilms to boost bioremediation
“The term bioremediation describes when we use microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, to clean up contamination. Metal contamination in wastewater is a huge environmental issue as many metals in high concentrations can be toxic if present in drinking water. They can cause organ...
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14th November 2025
Bringing together Omics experts from across Norwich Research Park and beyond
Omics is a term that describes the study of large data sets of biological molecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites. In October 2025, we hosted the Functional Multi-omics Symposium which brought together researchers to discuss the potential of integrated omics research and...
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31st October 2025
From kitchen to infection; The hidden story of Campylobacter in our kitchens
“Everyday kitchen routines can seem harmless from slicing vegetables to rinsing a cutting board and wiping the counter. Yet behind these familiar actions, an invisible world unfolds. Hidden among crumbs and water droplets, a tiny bacterium called Campylobacter can survive just long enough to...
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24th October 2025
Shades of Phage: The complexity of the biology of bacteriophages
“I never planned to end up in the world of bacteriophages (viruses that infect and kill bacteria). Like most microbiologists, I started out fascinated by bacteria, not the viruses that hunt them. But once you meet phages, it’s hard to look away. They are...
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17th October 2025
Full of fibre and bioactives; analysing the nutritional composition of apples
Whether you favour the sweet taste of a Gala or the sharpness of a Granny Smith, apples are a nutritious, versatile, and delicious addition to any diet. Packed with essential nutrients, they provide a natural and convenient way to support your overall health. At...
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10th October 2025
How our Colon Model Facility helps us study gut microbiota
Your gut encompasses everything from your stomach, small intestine, and your large intestine, commonly known as the colon. The gut can be very complex, as each stage has different functions and conditions. The stomach is highly acidic in order to break down food, whereas...
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3rd October 2025
The good gut bacterium and its probiotic potential; Meet Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium are a key group of ‘y’-shaped bacteria that make up a healthy gut microbiome. There are many different strains, or types, of Bifidobacterium, including Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis (B. infantis), which is well known for its role in breaking down breastmilk sugars. Bifidobacterium...
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19th September 2025
How to make the most of your PhD in Norwich
The Quadram Student Forum (QSF) is a committee of students which promotes and improves the student experience at the Quadram Institute in Norwich. Joining the QSF enables students to build community and gain new skills. Students attend socials, workshops and training – equipping them...
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12th September 2025
“My road to science was nothing short of a roller coaster. I completed my PhD at the National Centre for Biological Sciences in India. My scientific pursuit to understand the most abundant entity on earth called bacteriophages – a virus that kills bacteria –...
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29th August 2025
Gathering data on the gut microbiome in childhood obesity
“I look after young people living with obesity. Obesity affects 30% of children by Year 6. Obesity has a lot of nutritional drivers and much of the management therefore centres on nutrition,” says Dr Emma Webb, a Consultant Pediatrician at the Norfolk and Norwich...
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