Seminars
Sybille Lebert – Bacterial ice nucleation as a free...
Bacterial ice nucleation as a freezing survival mechanism on glacier surfaces Microbial communities in glacial habitats endure extreme conditions such as low temperatures, freeze–thaw cycles, and limited water availability. Microorganisms in these environments possess a range of adaptations to tolerate such stresses. Among these, the ability of certain bacteria to nucleate ice through surface-exposed ice-nucleating […]
Thomas Kaboré – Uncovering novel RNA-mediated regul...
Chaperone proteins in Fe-S cluster biogenesis Iron-sulfur clusters (Fe-S) are critical cofactors required for the activity of many proteins, including components of the oxidative phosphorylation chain, metabolic enzymes, transcription factors, proteins involved in biogenesis of ribosomes and replication/repair of DNA. The Fe-S biogenesis pathway, termed ISC, which functions in bacteria and mitochondria, is complex, involving many […]
Jan Maciejko – Chaperone proteins in Fe-S cluster b...
Chaperone proteins in Fe-S cluster biogenesis Iron-sulfur clusters (Fe-S) are critical cofactors required for the activity of many proteins, including components of the oxidative phosphorylation chain, metabolic enzymes, transcription factors, proteins involved in biogenesis of ribosomes and replication/repair of DNA. The Fe-S biogenesis pathway, termed ISC, which functions in bacteria and mitochondria, is complex, involving many […]
Alessandra Lütz – The Role of Space in Population M...
The Role of Space in Population Models A first approach to population models usually involves neglecting the role of space in the dynamics. Such an approach can be useful for isolating mechanisms without the influence of specific spatial characteristics. However, it has been shown that spatial structure can strongly impact population dynamics and may be […]
Judith Sar – Regulation of E. coli F defence system...
Regulation of E. coli F defence systems during T5 infection Bacteriophages are natural predators of bacteria and are found wherever bacteria live, which drives their constent coevolution. Bacteria have therefore developed anti-phage defence systems (APDS). While the molecular mechanisms of these systems have been extensively studied, their regulation remains poorly understood, and elucidating it is […]
Meryem Toub – The Elephant in the Room: Exploring t...
The Elephant in the Room: Exploring the Role of the Type VI Secretion System in the physiology Acinetobacter baumannii Acinetobacter baumannii is a major opportunistic pathogen responsible for severe nosocomial infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients and in intensive care units. Its persistence in the hospital environment and its multidrug resistance are supported by a complex […]