Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to research carried out with the assistance of an ‘ice bucket challenge.’

Mosses, liverworts, ferns and algae may offer an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease

A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties. The international study which appears in Nature reveals that at least 60% of the genetic diversity found in a historic collection of wheat is unused providing an unprecedented opportunity to improve modern wheat and sustainably feed a growing global...

Professor Diane Saunders has been recognised for her outstanding scientific achievements and dedication to women in STEM with the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Professor Graham Moore FRS, Director of the John Innes Centre said, “This prestigious honour reflects Diane’s remarkable contributions to...

Secrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago

A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an alternative plant host for the first time, opening unprecedented opportunities for the vaccine industry

Gene-editing techniques have helped to identify a temperature tolerance factor that may protect wheat from the increasingly unpredictable challenges of climate change

The John Innes Centre will play a leading role in driving a global food security initiative announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

An assessment of the John Innes Centre’s socio-economic impact highlights substantial contributions to both the UK and global economy, with over £15 returned to the UK economy for every £1 invested in research. Socio-economic impact has been quantified in an independent report which highlights our position as a global leader in bioscience research, training, and...