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Day in the life of… a master microbiologist


At EI, our plant biotechnology and scientific experts are leading the way in genome engineering - setting the standards for synthetic biology techniques and methods.

  • 20 March 2019
  • Learning

Feature | 10 min READ

Women in Science: Michelle Grey, living the dream


From falling in love with science, to escaping domestic violence, then the journey to EI via MSN messenger: follow Michelle Grey’s inspiring story.

  • 07 March 2019
  • Learning

Feature | 5 min READ

Ten years in genome sequencing: Darren Heavens


Genome sequencing has advanced rapidly in the last ten years, and Darren Heavens has been at the heart of it! So, how’s it changed and where’s it going?

  • 04 March 2019
  • Learning

Feature | 5 min READ

My obscure route into science: Neil Shearer


Neil Shearer went from a pig farm to potato picking and gravedigging before getting a PhD. It’s not always a straightforward route into science!

  • 25 February 2019
  • Learning

Feature | 5 min READ

Earlham Institute's top ten of 2018


From synthetic biology to bioinformatics, what’s in a gene and microRNAs, we’ve covered a lot in the last year. So, what tickled your fancy the most?

  • 04 January 2019
  • Learning

Feature | 5 min READ

The twelve polyploids of Christmas


Ho-ho-ho! At Earlham Institute we love a polyploid organism. Why stick to sequencing and decoding boring diploids when you have access to some of the biggest supercomputing power for life science research in Europe?

  • 20 December 2018
  • Learning
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The Earlham Institute LEGO sequencer: engaging both scientists and the public with science communication


The Blocksford Brickopore LEGO sequencer highlights how we can engage both the public and scientists alike with science communication and outreach.

  • 14 November 2018
  • Learning

Opinion | 15 min READ

Public engagement and science communication: A waste of time?


Why is public engagement in science so important - and why should we be investing a lot more time, money and effort into disseminating and communicating the breadth of scientific research we undertake?

  • 12 November 2018
  • Learning