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19th June 2023

The healthy human gut microbiome can be defined with five signatures

By analysing thousands of diverse microbiomes, they have identified a set of common signatures, based on the ecosystem of bacteria present in the samples. These signatures will allow researchers to identify and better understand the effects of microbiome disturbances on human health. The human...

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The Director Professor Ian Charles smiling, with a backdrop of sparkling labs behind.

16th June 2023

Director Ian Charles awarded OBE in the King’s birthday honours

Prof Ian Charles has been awarded his OBE for Services to science and clinical research during a distinguished career in the biomedical sector. An internationally recognised academic scientist, entrepreneur and business leader, Ian has more than 30 years’ experience in academic and commercial research...

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8th June 2023

Remembering Professor R. Frank Curtis

He joined the institute in 1970 from the University College of Swansea, where he was a reader in Organic Chemistry, taking up the position of Head of the Chemistry Division. Here his expertise supported their work understanding the links between the chemical composition of...

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A person wearing orange gloves holds a test tube in the lab

26th May 2023

£163.9m funding boost to world-leading research institutes at Norwich Research Park

The Quadram Institute, the John Innes Centre and the Earlham Institute have received a combined £163.9m in funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UKRI, to support the cutting-edge science they are undertaking at the Norwich Research Park. The...

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Clostridium perfringens bacteria are green coloured rod-like shapes spread across a silvery-blue background. interspersed are red coloured shrivelled spherical spores

25th May 2023

Identifying the gut bacteria that threaten neonatal babies

Genome sequencing has identified what makes some strains of Clostridium perfringens life-threatening in pre-term babies

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Director Ian Charles shakes hands with Ashok Soota. In the foreground the UK flag and India flag.

22nd May 2023

Quadram Institute Bioscience and SKAN Research Trust to collaborate in Gut Microbiome Research

Quadram Institute Bioscience and SKAN Research Trust to collaborate on research focused on gut health, ageing and neurological diseases

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Leafy green plants growing in connected black pots under bright white, red and blue lights. The unit is on a wooden table

17th May 2023

New study recruiting volunteers to test innovations to support plant-based diets

A new study is being launched at the Quadram Institute in Norwich that will assess different ways of helping vegans and vegetarians increase their daily intake of essential nutrients. The HARVEST Study will test hydroponic kitchen gardens that biofortify leafy greens alongside a bespoke...

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A microscopy image which has a black background with fluorescent green bacterial forms.

10th May 2023

All hands to the pumps – how bacteria evolve resistance to antibiotics

Bacteria can rapidly evolve resistance to antibiotics by adapting special pumps to flush them out of their cells

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An aerial image of Norwich Research Park with Quadram Institute in the foreground

5th April 2023

Campaign to put science in Norwich on the map shortlisted for prestigious award

Communications teams at institutes across the Norwich Research Park have been shortlisted for a prestigious national public relations award. The Norwich Research Park Public Affairs Group has been shortlisted in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Excellence Awards 2023 in the category of best...

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30th March 2023

Biofortification Hub open for membership and funding applications

A new innovation hub focused on research into biofortification is now open to membership applications

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