Dr Sarah O’Connor has produced Strictosidine in yeast, one of the longest chemical pathways engineered into yeast and is a halfway point to the anti-cancer compounds Vinblastine and Topotecan

Scientists have discovered how plants make valuable natural products we rely on today for use as medicines, flavours and scents

Professor Caroline Dean has been awarded a Women In Science award from the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) and the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS)

Plant scientists in Norwich have scoured the genome sequences of 17 different plant species to find genes that could help produce high-value chemicals on a large scale

The John Innes Centre welcomes five new Project Leaders, in the departments of Crop Genetics and Cell and Developmental Biology

Scientists are collaborating with researchers in India on projects designed to enhance and safeguard food production overseas and in the UK

A poisonous species of mushroom new to Norfolk has been identified by Year 10 Science Camp students at the John Innes Centre, using advanced genetic analysis techniques

Scientists have discovered an unusual and novel role for the plant hormone auxin in the development of the female organs of the flower

Professor Caroline Dean, is to be the recipient of a BBSRC Award for Excellence in Bioscience