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2nd May 2022
Coronavirus jams communication signals to immune cells in the gut
A computer model could help to reveal how some infectious diseases – including COVID-19 – trigger an overactive immune response in certain patients, which can drive inflammation and lead to serious complications or even death. The work, published in Nature Partner Journal Systems Biology...
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28th April 2022
Uncovering hidden genetic connections for personalised medicine
A new precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalised medicine for IBD, and other complex conditions All humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such as diabetes and cancer....
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22nd April 2022
Quadram scientist’s global work on hunting COVID variants shortlisted for impact award
Work led by Professor Rob Kingsley at the Quadram Institute to help countries in the developing world to track and hunt new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been shortlisted for a UEA innovation and impact award. Scientists at the Quadram started sequencing the...
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20th April 2022
Bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Quadram Institute have found a link between bacteria and aggressive forms of prostate cancer. They identified five types of bacteria which were common in urine and tissue samples from men with aggressive prostate...
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11th April 2022
New network unites researchers investigating immunity and ageing
Professor Lindsay Hall is part of a new network of researchers working on the immune system, and how immunity changes with ageing. The CARINA (CAtalyst Reducing ImmuNe Ageing) Network has been funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences...
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Positive evaluation of new method for rapid drug-resistant tuberculosis profiling
Drug-resistance is a major barrier to global efforts to reduce incidence of TB, which was the second leading infectious killer after COVID-191 in 2020. The lack of rapid, accurate and information-rich tests for DR-TB is exacerbating its spread; major healthcare organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations...
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18th March 2022
New study into how broccoli influences blood sugar levels launched in Norwich
Researchers from the Quadram Institute are launching a new study to understand how eating broccoli can help normalise blood sugar levels in people with pre-diabetes. People with pre-diabetes have a higher than normal level of sugar in their blood. They haven’t been diagnosed with...
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16th March 2022
Quadram Chair Dr Celia Caulcott appointed Vice Chair at John Innes
The Chair of QIB’s Board of Trustees, microbiologist Dr Celia Caulcott has also been appointed as the next Vice Chair of the John Innes Centre’s Governing Council. Celia will continue in her role as Chair of the Quadram Institute, as well as being a...
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14th March 2022
Professorships awarded by UEA to three Quadram Institute scientists
Three leading Quadram Institute scientists have been awarded professorships by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Professor Alison Mather – group leader and institute lead for the Microbes in the Food Chain strategic programme, also a Food Standards Agency Fellow. Her interests are the...
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14th March 2022
Deciphering gut microbiome ‘chatter’ to combat IBD
Around 500,000 people in the UK live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a life-long, chronic condition characterised by sporadic bouts of gut inflammation causing debilitating symptoms. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – the latter affecting around 1 in 400 people – are the two...
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