Protein aggregation & dormancy

Author summary Ethanol is a versatile chemical with many applications, but producing it in high quantities remains a challenge. This is because Escherichia coli, a candidate ethanol production strain,...

The chemical industry is gradually shifting from fossil-derived resources to more sustainable bio-based processes. Natural bio-molecules such as succinic, lactic, and itaconic acid are promising platf...

Jan Michiels is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated PhD student to develop a project aimed at unraveling mutational robustness and evolvability in bacteria.

Ziekmakende bacteriën worden niet alleen resistent tegen antibiotica, ze kunnen behandelingen ook overleven door in een soort slaapstand te gaan. Artsen best...

Despite global efforts, antimicrobial resistance persists. Mechanisms like heterotolerance further undermine antibiotic effectiveness. Testing >1,000 …

Nature Communications - Recalcitrant infections are often caused by dormant bacteria, including persisters and viable but nonculturable cells. Here, the authors explore how composition and...

Nature Microbiology - Resistance to one antibiotic can make bacteria resistant or sensitive to another antibiotic, opening paths for combinatorial treatments. This study presents an approach to...