John Innes Centre

New research reveals the atomic secrets of photosynthesis, providing insights into the complex process of chloroplast RNA polymerase transcription. This advancement holds promise for improving crop resilience and understanding plant growth mechanisms. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThe mysteries of photosynthesis have been unveiled at the atomic level, providing significant new insights into this plant super-power that transformed the Earth into a green landscape over a billion years ago.John Innes Centre researchers used an…

A novel method for producing the key vaccine ingredient QS-21 in tobacco plants has been developed, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional extraction from the soapbark tree and enhancing vaccine manufacturing. Credit: SciTechDaily.comSoap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine market, opening unprecedented opportunities for bioengineering vaccine adjuvants.A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an…

Researchers at the John Innes Centre have discovered a gene cluster in wheat that produces triticein, an unexpected isoflavone, paving the way for advances in wheat’s nutritional enhancement and disease resistance. This finding opens new avenues for research into the health benefits and applications of triticein.An unexpected genetic discovery in wheat has led to opportunities for the metabolic engineering of versatile compounds with the potential to improve its nutritional qualities and resilience to disease. Researchers…