- Wrinkly ‘super pea’ could be added to foods to reduce diabetes riskby Andrew Chapple on October 26, 2020 at 16:03
A type of wrinkled ‘super pea’ may help control blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. The research, from scientists at Imperial College London, The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute […]
- Can an apple extract a day keep the doctor away?by Andrew Chapple on October 21, 2020 at 07:00
Apples are one of the UK’s favourite fruits, with each of us eating on average 2 or 3 of them every week. Their appeal is celebrated annually on Apple Day, October 21st, and traditions like apple wassailing show our passion for apples […]
- Norwich Science Festivalby Andrew Chapple on October 20, 2020 at 18:54
This year the Norwich Science Festival At Home brings you a mini-programme of science activities and talks into your home. From 24th to 28th October, you’ll be able to explore everywhere from the depths of the oceans to outer space, and […]
- New institute for healthier living and ageing launched in Norwichby Andrew Chapple on October 20, 2020 at 08:47
From physical activity and nutrition to stopping smoking, sleep and socialisation, a new research centre has been set up by the University of East Anglia to investigate how we can live longer, healthier, and more satisfying lives. The […]
- PhD Studentships at the Quadram Instituteby Andrew Chapple on October 14, 2020 at 12:00
Fully-funded four-year PhD studentships in the Quadram Institute are now available, through the Norwich Research Park Doctoral Training Programme. Our PhD studentships cover microbiology, bioinformatics, evolution, biochemistry, […]
- Could a poo transplant one day be the secret of eternal youth?by Andrew Chapple on October 2, 2020 at 08:49
A new study published today shows how faecal transplants from older to younger mice altered their gut microbiome, which in turn impacted their spatial learning and memory. The research team hope that reversing the procedure could one day […]
- Large scale COVID-19 genome sequencing in Norfolk helps manage outbreaksby Andrew Chapple on October 1, 2020 at 08:17
An in-depth analysis of the genome sequence of coronavirus circulating in Norfolk, UK by researchers at the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia has mapped the spread of the virus, identified hidden outbreaks and provided […]
- Professor Chris Quince joins Norwich research institutesby Andrew Stronach on September 21, 2020 at 13:02
Norwich research institutes are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Chris Quince as their newest Group Leader. Currently based at Warwick Medical School, Professor Quince will establish a group focusing on high-resolution […]
- New online course launched to demystify the microbiomeby Andrew Chapple on September 16, 2020 at 14:00
‘The Human Microbiome’ course runs over three weeks, starting on 30th November 2020. It will introduce the human microbiome and explain how this population of microbes that live in our body affects our health. During the course […]
- Human milk oligosaccharides: sweet treats not just for kidsby Andrew Chapple on September 14, 2020 at 12:54
Using highly advanced “gut-on-chip” technology, they showed that the fermentation products of HMOs made the gut lining less “leaky.” A leaky intestinal barrier has been linked to gut conditions such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s […]