Excellence in plant and microbial science
A pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered model able to understand the sequences and structure patterns that make up the genetic “language” of plants, has been launched by a research collaboration
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Experimental farm Team Leader retires after 26 years of service to science
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An international research collaboration has shed new light on the molecular basis of gene expression, the fundamental biological process that underpins how all organisms use their genetic information
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It's good to plan, especially when you are competing for space in a high-impact academic journal read by scientists the world over. But sometimes pure accident plays an influential part in achieving your ambitions: a chance observation that morphs into a major clue that leads to a brand-new view of the world
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An international collaboration has made a breakthrough in our understanding of DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target
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Embracing Neurodiversity is a crucial part of creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their cognitive style. That’s why we have developed an internal Neuroinclusive Communications Guide as part of our Understanding, Valuing and Celebrating Neurodiversity Project. Read on for four top tips from our guide that anyone can adopt to promote Neuroinclusive communication.
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James Piercy, communications and engagement officer, works with our scientists to share their work and research with different audiences, including engaging school groups with plant and microbial science. He is also passionate about nature and in this blog, hot on the heels of the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year 2024, he shares the trees that he loves most in Norwich.
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The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council has awarded us a Doctoral Landscape Award, partnered with the University of East Anglia, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the Quadram Institute, and the Earlham Institute, all located on the Norwich Research Park. These awards support discovery-driven research at universities across the UK to train the next generation of scientists.
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Microbes are found almost everywhere on Earth, and have evolved over the past 3.5 billion years to survive and thrive in diverse habitats, including in and on plants. The relationship between plants and microbes is complex; some microbes are beneficial, whilst others can cause devastating diseases.
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