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Martin Warren

@vitaminb12lab.bsky.social
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A scientist interested in biochemical processes, food and health - and a passion for golf.

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🆕 @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social was in Parliament yesterday with colleagues from the B12 Alliance raising awareness with policymakers of the challenges around vitamin B12 deficiency in the UK📊 📺️ You can catch a report on why this matters on @itvanglia.bsky.social (4m 51s) ➡️ buff.ly/HB47Kuv
Four smiling adults wearing orange "VISITOR" lanyards pose for a selfie inside parliament
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🆕 Why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 matter more as we age 📰 Professor Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social explains the important role of vitamin B12 in the @uk.theconversation.com ⤵️
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Why tiny amounts of vitamin B12 matter more as we age
A century after liver was found to treat pernicious anaemia, scientists are still uncovering how vitamin B12 helps blood, nerves and cells.
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Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Taga Lab @tagalab.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Check out our new paper led by Taga lab alum Florian Widner with collaborators Bernhard Kraeutler and @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social and their research teams: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... 1/2 #VitaminB12 #MicroSky
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Repression of bacterial gene expression by antivitamin B12 binding to a cobalamin riboswitch
The E. coli btuB riboswitch is a cobalamin-sensing RNA element that selectively binds coenzyme B12 (adenosylcobalamin, AdoCbl) to downregulate the expression of the outer membrane B12-transporter BtuB...
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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join us for Horticulture & Healthy Diets 2026 🍏 📆 26 Nov. 📍 East Malling, Kent Featuring invited speakers from across the sector & plenty of opportunities to present your own work Register now 👉 cvent.me/9ox5Xn @henrydimbleby.bsky.social @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🦠 Could microbes help recover the critical minerals needed for future technologies? That's what our scientist Prof. Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social was discussing in Washington DC last week ⤵️ buff.ly/i4XppIz
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Quadram scientist shows research at Washington DC sustainability summit - Quadram Institute
Researchers from the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia went to Washington DC to show their expertise in engineering biology
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Yesterday Professor Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social gave talk at the Norwich Health Innovation Conference on "Rethinking Vitamin B12 Diagnostics" Read more about the Warren group's research on vitamin B12 ➡️ buff.ly/i2xqzjZ
Professor Martin Warren standing behind a lectern giving a talk, on screen is a photo of the Quadram Institute and the text "Rethinking Vitamin B12 Diagnosis Addressing one of the problems of plain-sight hidden hunger!"
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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Geo-Bio Interfaces, official journal of the Mineralogical Society of the UK & Ireland @minersoc.bsky.social welcomes submissions exploring the interface between geoscience & bioscience. The journal aims to address fundamental questions through interdisciplinary research. more at shorturl.at/xulx9
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Geo-Bio Interfaces - Yiran Dong, Jonathan Lloyd, Karrie Weber
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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Game changer for human health and science: and it’s happening right here in South Norfolk. 🌱🔬 1/4 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Norwich trial uses tomatoes to test gene-edited food on humans
Seventy-six people with low vitamin D levels are being recruited to take part in the study.
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Daniel Figeys @dfigeys.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been an inspiring and active champion for science over many years, and we are deeply honoured that The Princess Royal will support our institute with her Patronage
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Andrew Stronach @aistronach.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
It’s always great working with students from the Norwich University of the Arts, they’re fantastic at interpreting our science in creative ways. 🖼️ 🧪
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Congratulations to our PhD student @gabastorga.bsky.social on winning the Amplify x New Voice Future Presenter Award! 🏆 The awards recognise and foster talent, making the television industry more accessible to a wider range of people 📺
Gabriel Astorga holding the Amplify award
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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Day six of my celebration of British Science Week 2025! The @quadraminstitute.bsky.social brings together researchers, academics and NHS clinicians to address global challenges in human health, food and disease. #BSW2025
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
⏰ Closing soon! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to investigate and characterise a diverse set of vitamin B12 binding proteins found in gut bacteria 🦠 💷 £36,720 to £44,500 🗓️ Apply by 16 March ➡️ buff.ly/3Xb64sX
A photo of B12 vitamins with the text "Research Scientist, investigate and characterise a diverse set of vitamin B12 binding proteins in gut bacteria. Salary: £36,720 to £44,500, Contract length: 18 months, Apply by 16 March 2025"
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
“It’s imperative that we get a handle on the biology of vitamin B12 deficiency and how it affects brain ageing, as it could be a relatively simple way of preventing cognitive decline in a significant proportion of the population.” 🧠 💬 @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social
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Vitamin B12 levels linked to hidden increase in brain ageing
A new study has found evidence that the current recommended vitamin B12 levels may not be high enough to counter cognitive decline as we age.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📣 The #BiofortificationHub has funding to pump-prime collaborative projects on: 🌱 Biofortification of food, feed & fodder 🛒 Consumer education focused on benefits of Biofortification 🍽️ Biofortification in institutional meals Apply by 25 April 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/4gAIgpc @johninnescentre.bsky.social
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
“This study underscores the need to reassess what constitutes an optimal level of #vitaminB12."📊 💬 @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social buff.ly/3EWmz5T
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Vitamin B12 levels linked to hidden increase in brain ageing - Quadram Institute
A new study has found evidence that the current recommended vitamin B12 levels may not be high enough to counter cognitive decline as we age.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to investigate and characterise a diverse set of vitamin B12 binding proteins found in gut bacteria 🦠 💷 £36,720 to £44,500 🗓️ Apply by 16 March ➡️ buff.ly/3EX8ntb
A photo of B12 vitamins with the text "Research Scientist, investigate and characterise a diverse set of vitamin B12 binding proteins in gut bacteria. Salary: £36,720 to £44,500, Contract length: 18 months, Apply by 16 March 2025"
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🧵📣On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re shining a light on some of the amazing female scientists carrying out research at the intersection of food, microbes and health here at the Quadram Institute⤵️ #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomenInScience
Dr Evelien AdriaenssensDr Dipali SinghDr Lizbeth Sayavedra
Dr Dimitra Lamprinaki
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Antony Dodd @antdodd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
BBSRC wrote a in impact case study about some of my group’s research! This is about salads and nutrition, not circadian clocks- in collaboration with @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h...
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Supplement salad: tackling B12 deficiency with pea shoots
Researchers led by Professor Antony Dodd at the John Innes Centre (JIC) have established a method of incorporating vitamin B12 into pea shoots.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🆕 Supplement salad: tackling B12 deficiency with pea shoots 🥗 Collaborative research between @johninnescentre.bsky.social Quadram Institute ,@bristoluni.bsky.social & LettUs Grow to develop a commercially viable method to fortify pea shoots with vitamin B12 feature on @ukri.org ⤵️
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Supplement salad: tackling B12 deficiency with pea shoots
Researchers led by Professor Antony Dodd at the John Innes Centre (JIC) have established a method of incorporating vitamin B12 into pea shoots.
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Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems @foodcocentre.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Children consuming more fruits and vegetables, have better mental health and wellbeing. Resources: UK: shorturl.at/7xB46, Ire: shorturl.at/rxqVU The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems advances research and innovation to build a resilient, climate-neutral agri-food sector.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
“I am delighted to have been appointed to this exciting new role at the Quadram Institute and look forward to using my skills and experience to help foster entrepreneurship in the talented science community.” 💬 Dr Linda Bradley
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Entrepreneur in Residence appointed at Quadram Institute - Quadram Institute
Dr Linda Bradley has been appointed as the first-ever Entrepreneur in Residence at the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Congratulations to Deus Dedit Kamya on receiving the best scientific content poster prize and Raphael Hans Lwesya on receiving the best presented prize along with Alice Nisbet for the people's choice presentation prize winner 🏆 Read more about our Quadram Student Forum ➡️ buff.ly/4jw37MZ
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Here’s some photos from the Student Science Showcase earleir this week🌟 The event was organised by @quadramsf.bsky.social for staff and students to learn more about the research the next generation of scientists are working on.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
We look forward to continuing to work with policymakers in 2025 to provide the latest evidence on food, health and microbiome research. #SciencePolicy #FoodPolicy #HealthPolicy
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2024 policy highlights in food and health - Quadram Institute
At the Quadram Institute we actively engage with policymakers and parliamentarians to translate our food, microbiome and health research into benefits for society. As 2024 draws to a close, we…
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today visited the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park to hear about our work in protecting and improving health. @nnuh.bsky.social buff.ly/41y6NY6
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits the Quadram Institute - Quadram Institute
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park to hear about its work in protecting and improving health.
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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Workshop on Bioengineering for Critical Minerals, 5 & 6 December, Natural History Museum, London. Colleagues from industry, academia, the CMI Hub and Elemental met to discuss work and potential collaborations. US visitors also visited Universities of Birmingham and Manchester to visit groups there.
A group of workshop attendees standing in the Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum
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Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Talking critical metals at the natural history museum with colleagues from the Critical Mineral Institute from the USA
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Martin Warren @vitaminb12lab.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hello - I'm interested in the science and health associated with vitamin B12 - nature's most beautiful cofactor!
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Hello! 👋 We're the Quadram Institute in Norwich. We bring together researchers, academics and NHS clinicians to address global challenges in human health, food and disease 🌍 Discover more on our website➡️ quadram.ac.uk
Quadram Institute in the autumn, autumnal oak leaves are in the foregound at the top of the imageInside the Quadram InstituteInside the lab someone holding a test tube
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