Barrie Wilkinson
@barriewilks.bsky.social
Natural products/specialised metabolism @JohnInnesCentre.bsky.social
https://www.jic.ac.uk/people/barrie-wilkinson/
https://www.cmi-norwich.ac.uk/people/prof-barrie-wilkinson/
https://www.jic.ac.uk/people/barrie-wilkinson/
https://www.cmi-norwich.ac.uk/people/prof-barrie-wilkinson/
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If successful, the ViTaL-D Study would be a step towards using biofortified tomatoes to overcome a growing global problem of vitamin D deficiency 🌎
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
Need a winter warmer? Groundbreaking gene-edited tomato soup trial with higher levels of 'Sunshine' vitamin recruiting now - Quadram Institute
Human trial of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If successful, the ViTaL-D Study would be a step towards using biofortified tomatoes to overcome a growing global problem of vitamin D deficiency 🌎
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
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We are hiring‼️ Two cool projects in my group for a PhD student in plant immunity and for a Postdoc in plant microbiota research 🌿🧫🚀🚀
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are hiring‼️ Two cool projects in my group for a PhD student in plant immunity and for a Postdoc in plant microbiota research 🌿🧫🚀🚀
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We have a PhD opportunity available in our group @johninnescentre.bsky.social through the NRP Doctoral Training Partnership. Help us uncover the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs.
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Beyond Immunity: Uncovering the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs (SCHLIMPERT_J26DTP) | Doctoral Training Partnership
Join us in exploring the hidden functions of ancient immune proteins in bacteria. Bacteria, like plants and animals, have evolved sophisticated systems to detect and respond to threats.
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
We have a PhD opportunity available in our group @johninnescentre.bsky.social through the NRP Doctoral Training Partnership. Help us uncover the Hidden Diversity of Bacterial NLRs.
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
Start date: October 2026. For more information and how to apply👉 biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/bey...
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Independent research fellowships leading to tenured positions at the John Innes Centre.
Repost = nice. Thank you very much!!!
Repost = nice. Thank you very much!!!
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a seminar at the Fellows Conference, which will be held on 10 March 2026.
Candidates who win Fellowships will be offered a Tenure Track Group Leader position from the outset, initially for 5 years.
Find out more: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
Candidates who win Fellowships will be offered a Tenure Track Group Leader position from the outset, initially for 5 years.
Find out more: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...
Independent Research Fellowships Leading to Tenured Faculty Positions | John Innes Centre
The John Innes Centre (JIC), is a world leading centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences based on the Norwich Research Park, UK. We are inviting applications from outstanding researchers…
www.jic.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Independent research fellowships leading to tenured positions at the John Innes Centre.
Repost = nice. Thank you very much!!!
Repost = nice. Thank you very much!!!
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Start independent research at the JIC with us 👇.
Really interested in finding those with an interest in structural biology and biochemistry of plants and microbes.
Please do get in touch by email if you'd like to know more 👍
Really interested in finding those with an interest in structural biology and biochemistry of plants and microbes.
Please do get in touch by email if you'd like to know more 👍
VACANCY - Independent research fellowships leading to tenured positions
We’re inviting applications from outstanding researchers who either hold, or wish to apply for, Independent Research Fellowships.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 November 2025
Click here to apply: jic.link/Fellows
We’re inviting applications from outstanding researchers who either hold, or wish to apply for, Independent Research Fellowships.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 November 2025
Click here to apply: jic.link/Fellows
October 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Start independent research at the JIC with us 👇.
Really interested in finding those with an interest in structural biology and biochemistry of plants and microbes.
Please do get in touch by email if you'd like to know more 👍
Really interested in finding those with an interest in structural biology and biochemistry of plants and microbes.
Please do get in touch by email if you'd like to know more 👍
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🤣🤣🤣 A Liberal Democrat source said: "We don't know who to feel more sorry for, Kemi Badenoch or Nigel Farage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK - BBC News
The ex-MP told the Daily Mail the Tory Party was dead and its members now "need to think the unthinkable".
www.bbc.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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There is still some time left to apply for these two Group Leader positions in Plant Biology and Microbe-Plant Interactions. Spread the word, apply & become our colleague @johninnescentre.bsky.social
We’re pleased to announce two new vacancies for senior roles at our institute:
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
August 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
There is still some time left to apply for these two Group Leader positions in Plant Biology and Microbe-Plant Interactions. Spread the word, apply & become our colleague @johninnescentre.bsky.social
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Interested in host-associated microbiomes? Attending @eseb2025.bsky.social? Then come check out Symposium S07 on Monday August 18th and hear all about how microbiomes contribute to adaptation. Gut microbiomes, climate change, thermal physiology, behaviour, invasion biology, blood-feeding, and more!
August 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Interested in host-associated microbiomes? Attending @eseb2025.bsky.social? Then come check out Symposium S07 on Monday August 18th and hear all about how microbiomes contribute to adaptation. Gut microbiomes, climate change, thermal physiology, behaviour, invasion biology, blood-feeding, and more!
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August 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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VACANCY - We’re recruiting for a visionary group leader to lead fundamental research on Discovery Plant Science as part of our vibrant research community
Successful candidate will be offered a six-year tenure-track position with the opportunity to apply for tenure:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
Successful candidate will be offered a six-year tenure-track position with the opportunity to apply for tenure:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
August 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
VACANCY - We’re recruiting for a visionary group leader to lead fundamental research on Discovery Plant Science as part of our vibrant research community
Successful candidate will be offered a six-year tenure-track position with the opportunity to apply for tenure:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
Successful candidate will be offered a six-year tenure-track position with the opportunity to apply for tenure:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
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Ever wondered why some antibiotics are made by Streptomyces on agar plates but not in liquid cultures? Read this work on redox control of antibiotic biosynthesis. Led by katienoble241.bsky.social and Rebecca Devine, and in collaboration with @barriewilks.bsky.social
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org
August 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ever wondered why some antibiotics are made by Streptomyces on agar plates but not in liquid cultures? Read this work on redox control of antibiotic biosynthesis. Led by katienoble241.bsky.social and Rebecca Devine, and in collaboration with @barriewilks.bsky.social
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Here we go 🇬🇧🦁🇮🇪🏉
July 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Here we go 🇬🇧🦁🇮🇪🏉
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We’re pleased to announce two new vacancies for senior roles at our institute:
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
July 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We’re pleased to announce two new vacancies for senior roles at our institute:
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Group Leader in Discovery Plant Sciences: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
🗓️ Closes 25 August
Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
🗓️ Closes 5 September
Congrats, great to see this out in full!
Aphid Saliva fans, happy news, this amazing story is now out in Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... congrats @qunliu07.bsky.social @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social et al @johninnescentre.bsky.social 24h after a triumphant presentation at #ismpmi2025
July 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Congrats, great to see this out in full!
Delighted to be speaking on "A platform for lantibiotic diversification" at SynBioAustralasia 2025 this November in Wellington.
If you’re working at the intersection of biology and engineering — don’t miss it.
🔗 synbioaustralasia.org/upcoming-conference
#SBA2025 #SyntheticBiology #SynBioCommunity
If you’re working at the intersection of biology and engineering — don’t miss it.
🔗 synbioaustralasia.org/upcoming-conference
#SBA2025 #SyntheticBiology #SynBioCommunity
SBA 2025 conference
SBA 2025 conference Synthetic Biology Australasia New Zealand synbio conference
synbioaustralasia.org
June 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Delighted to be speaking on "A platform for lantibiotic diversification" at SynBioAustralasia 2025 this November in Wellington.
If you’re working at the intersection of biology and engineering — don’t miss it.
🔗 synbioaustralasia.org/upcoming-conference
#SBA2025 #SyntheticBiology #SynBioCommunity
If you’re working at the intersection of biology and engineering — don’t miss it.
🔗 synbioaustralasia.org/upcoming-conference
#SBA2025 #SyntheticBiology #SynBioCommunity
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Super happy to see our work on lydiamycin biosynthesis, structure and function published in @pnas.org 😀
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The work is described in the thread below, where we use BGC info to guide the discovery of multiple key features of this antibiotic.
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The work is described in the thread below, where we use BGC info to guide the discovery of multiple key features of this antibiotic.
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Super happy to see our work on lydiamycin biosynthesis, structure and function published in @pnas.org 😀
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The work is described in the thread below, where we use BGC info to guide the discovery of multiple key features of this antibiotic.
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The work is described in the thread below, where we use BGC info to guide the discovery of multiple key features of this antibiotic.
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
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EVENT - Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium
Join our Department of Molecular #Microbiology Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium.
Application deadline: 9 June 2025.
Event: 15 - 16 September 2025.
The John Innes Centre, NR4 7UH
Find out more and apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...
Join our Department of Molecular #Microbiology Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium.
Application deadline: 9 June 2025.
Event: 15 - 16 September 2025.
The John Innes Centre, NR4 7UH
Find out more and apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...
Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium 2025 | John Innes Centre
The Department of Molecular Microbiology is organising a one and a half day Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium. The symposium will be held from Monday 15 – Tuesday 16 September 2025.
www.jic.ac.uk
May 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
EVENT - Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium
Join our Department of Molecular #Microbiology Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium.
Application deadline: 9 June 2025.
Event: 15 - 16 September 2025.
The John Innes Centre, NR4 7UH
Find out more and apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...
Join our Department of Molecular #Microbiology Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium.
Application deadline: 9 June 2025.
Event: 15 - 16 September 2025.
The John Innes Centre, NR4 7UH
Find out more and apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...
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Happy International Day of Immunology! 🧬🔬💉
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” — a letter by Roald Dahl
'It is not yet generally accepted that measles can be a dangerous illness. Believe me, it is.'
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” — a letter by Roald Dahl
'It is not yet generally accepted that measles can be a dangerous illness. Believe me, it is.'
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” — a letter by Roald Dahl — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us
Originally published in a pamphlet for the Sandwell Health Authority in the West Midlands in 1986
www.superbugs.online
April 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Happy International Day of Immunology! 🧬🔬💉
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” — a letter by Roald Dahl
'It is not yet generally accepted that measles can be a dangerous illness. Believe me, it is.'
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” — a letter by Roald Dahl
'It is not yet generally accepted that measles can be a dangerous illness. Believe me, it is.'
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Identification of a specific, pre-existing beta-lactam antibiotic for treating Lyme disease Borrelia infections. Cool new report from @jutraslab.bsky.social Brandon Jutras & colleagues.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267215/
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🔬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267215/
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🔬
April 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Identification of a specific, pre-existing beta-lactam antibiotic for treating Lyme disease Borrelia infections. Cool new report from @jutraslab.bsky.social Brandon Jutras & colleagues.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267215/
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🔬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267215/
#MicroSky 🦠🧫🔬
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Researchers pinpoint the genes responsible for the final three pea traits studied by Gregor Mendel more than 160 years ago
https://go.nature.com/3EC3eqT
https://go.nature.com/3EC3eqT
Century-old genetics mystery of Mendel’s peas finally solved
Researchers pinpoint the genes responsible for the final three pea traits studied by the famed citizen scientist.
go.nature.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Researchers pinpoint the genes responsible for the final three pea traits studied by Gregor Mendel more than 160 years ago
https://go.nature.com/3EC3eqT
https://go.nature.com/3EC3eqT
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PhD opportunity in my lab @johninnescentre.bsky.social, on circadian interactions between plants and bacteria. Fully funded. Part of @microclockerc.bsky.social in collaboration with @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social @marthamerrow.bsky.social #chronobiology #ERCSyG www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
How plants and microbes synchronize their daily rhythms to keep fit at John Innes Centre on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - How plants and microbes synchronize their daily rhythms to keep fit at John Innes Centre, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
PhD opportunity in my lab @johninnescentre.bsky.social, on circadian interactions between plants and bacteria. Fully funded. Part of @microclockerc.bsky.social in collaboration with @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social @marthamerrow.bsky.social #chronobiology #ERCSyG www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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The latest discovery from the lab and great colleagues at McMaster and U Illinois, Chicago. Lariocidin, a new lasso peptide antibiotic that inhibits the ribosome. rdcu.be/efdha
A broad-spectrum lasso peptide antibiotic targeting the bacterial ribosome
Nature - A new lasso peptide antibiotic exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, is unaffected by common...
rdcu.be
March 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The latest discovery from the lab and great colleagues at McMaster and U Illinois, Chicago. Lariocidin, a new lasso peptide antibiotic that inhibits the ribosome. rdcu.be/efdha
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congestion pricing is one of the most comprehensively successful policies NYC has ever seen, so of course all the worst people want to get rid of it
some more congestion pricing Ws:
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%
Broadway attendance: up 21%
Restaurant reservations: up 7%
Pedestrian traffic: up 4%
Retail sales: up $900M
Commercial leasing: up 61%
Subway crime: down 37%
Car crashes: down 50%
Honking complaints: down 69%
March 24, 2025 at 1:43 AM
congestion pricing is one of the most comprehensively successful policies NYC has ever seen, so of course all the worst people want to get rid of it
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