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15th August 2017
Multi-disciplined science approach improves diet and health
The Food Databanks National Capability, which is hosted by the Quadram Institute, has contributed an article to a special Issue of Nutrition Bulletin, published today by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. ‘Nutrition science past and future: Celebrating a multi-disciplined...
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14th August 2017
New study highlights how processing affects fat absorption from plant-based foods
Preserving the natural structure of plant-based food during processing can limit the amount of fat and energy absorbed by the body, a new study in the Journal of Functional Foods reports. During this innovative multi-centred study researchers from the Quadram Institute, King’s College London,...
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20th July 2017
Royal Town Planning Institute visit to Norwich
Stephen Wilkinson, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), championed the value of collaboration, during his visit to the site of the Quadram Institute (QI), a new world-leading research facility for biosciences located on Norwich Research Park, an international centre of excellence in...
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4th July 2017
New species of yeast discovered with a head for heights
Researchers from the University of Manchester and the National Collection of Yeast Cultures have discovered a new species of Saccharomyces yeast. Closely related to the familiar brewers’ and bakers’ yeast, this new species was found at altitude, growing 1000+ metres above sea level on...
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3rd July 2017
New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant triclosan
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and Norwich Research Park have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the disinfectant triclosan which is commonly found in domestic products. Researchers made the unexpected finding that bacteria that mutated to...
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12th June 2017
New approach to unlock the genetic potential of the plant cell wall
Researchers from the Quadram Institute and the University of York have developed a novel approach that will help unlock the genetic secrets of plant cell walls, which form the basis of many biological products. Plant cell walls are made up of sugars, which can...
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2nd June 2017
Industrial CASE PhD studentships available
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ICASE STUDENTSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED, EXCEPT FOR: How can the structure and physical chemistry of dietary fibre help make healthier foods We have a number of Industrial CASE PhD studentships available through the Norwich Research Park Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership. Industrial...
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31st May 2017
QI at Invest in ME Research Conference
Researchers from the Quadram Institute are attending the Invest in Me Research International Conference on Friday 2nd June. The conference is highlighting biomedical research and future directions into understanding the causes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). It is the 12th conference, organised by the independent...
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25th May 2017
Ahead of International Clinical Trials Day on May 20th, scientists from the Quadram Institute joined colleagues from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in showcasing their research that involves clinical trials. Members of the public, as well as staff based in the hospital, were...
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18th May 2017
Insights into the development of our second brain
A computational modeller at the Quadram Institute has helped unravel how the organization of the enteric nervous system develops. The study, led by the Francis Crick Institute, provides the first overview of how this essential part of the nervous system emerges in the embryo....
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