Intriguing new twist to the unfolding story of DNA
Scientists have developed ground-breaking techniques for visualising the stresses and strains placed on tiny twisted DNA circles
Read the storyScientists have developed ground-breaking techniques for visualising the stresses and strains placed on tiny twisted DNA circles
Read the storyA new UK centre of excellence is being set up by partners on the Norwich Research Park to improve global food security which is threatened by the effects of climate change
Read about new uk centre of excellence to help improve global food security threatened by climate changeScientists have used gene-editing advances to achieve a tenfold increase in the production of super-bug targeting formicamycin antibiotics
Read about gene-editing produces tenfold increase in superbug slaying antibioticsHumans have them, so do other animals and plants - now research reveals that non-photosynthetic bacteria too have internal daily clocks that align with the 24-hour cycle of life on Earth
Read about bacteria can tell the timeA European Court ruling widely interpreted to mean that all gene-edited organisms are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) may not be as prescriptive as many first assumed
Read about a crispr picture emerges on european union gmo directiveSpanning eight research institutes and universities and aiming to develop new wheat germplasm containing the next generation of key traits
Read about designing future wheatDeveloping a wider and deeper understanding of how the environment influences plant growth and development
Read about genes in the environmentInvestigating the vast diversity of chemicals produced by plants and microbes
Read about molecules from natureUnderstanding the molecular dialogue between plants and microbes, establishing how they communicate with each other and how they have evolved in relation to one another
Read about plant healthHealthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet (HP³) is our vision for achieving a safer, healthier and more sustainable future through the power of plant and microbial science
Read about ‘Healthy Plants - Healthy People - Healthy Planet’Recently we launched the Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development, a cross-Norwich Research Park collaboration focusing on food security and sustainability. We sat down with Dr Peter Emmrich and Dr Natasha Grist to ask them about the new institute and how they got involved
Read about ‘The many ingredients of food security; introducing Natasha Grist and Peter Emmrich from the Norwich Institute of Sustainable Development’