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Feature | 8 min READ

We need to talk about food


When it comes to global food security, policy matters, and science has a central role to play. How can we fix our food systems?

  • 17 April 2018
  • Science

Quick read | 5 min READ

Inside Earlham Institute: purchasing snazzy kit for the Genomics Pipelines lab


Harbans Marway explains quality control is key in Genomics Pipelines, and the right equipment makes life easier in a next generation genome sequencing lab.

  • 16 April 2018
  • Technology

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Spotlight on: Synthetic Biology with Nicola Patron


Synthetic biology is bridging the worlds of biotechnology and engineering, advancing the predictable modelling of novel biological systems and their products - from medicines to biosensors and more.

  • 09 April 2018
  • Science

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Sex Cells: Meiosis at the centromere (of life science research)


Plants, animals, microbes and more all do it (sex that is), and whether selfish or otherwise (probably selfish), the processes before, during and after meiosis are of incredible interest to study for a huge range of biological applications.

  • 04 April 2018
  • Science

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Wombling Free: Genome sequencing of the Wombles reveals complex genetic history and evolution of litter picking


Earlham Institute has released a full Womble genome sequence, shedding light on the evolutionary origins of litter picking & the genetic basis of ageing.

  • 01 April 2018
  • Science

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Decoding Living Systems: from cell to ecosystem


At Earlham Institute, we task ourselves with “decoding living systems”. How does an open, multidisciplinary approach combining NGS, supercomputing, synthetic biology & bioinformatics help us to tell the most fascinating story of all?

  • 28 March 2018
  • Learning

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Unusual routes into a science career: biohacking with the MinION


Biohacking and the MinION: revolutionising how we sequence whole genomes, open source science and increase public engagement in biology.

  • 12 March 2018
  • Science

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The seven deadly sins of software documentation


Software development is time consuming, but it’s vital to use proper documentation. Some tips on how to make life easier for those using your program.

  • 07 March 2018
  • Learning

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The ins and outs of elephant evolution


Elephants once roamed the earth, and genomics research has now revealed the fascinating evolutionary story of elephants both living and long extinct.

  • 27 February 2018
  • Science