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Henrike Niederholtmeyer, head of the new Emmy Noether Research Group "Cell-free Synthetic Biology", is investigating biological networks. In our interview she talks about the possibilities of cell-free systems.

Focusing on the Essentials

Henrike Niederholtmeyer, head of the new Emmy Noether Research Group "Cell-free Synthetic Biology", is investigating biological networks. In our interview she talks about the possibilities of cell-free systems.

In cellular signalling networks, precision is critical, but it also includes a cost cap, as a research team from our research group "Microbial Networks" has shown.Their work sheds new light on the topology and function of cellular signalling networks.

Precise or Economical?

In cellular signalling networks, precision is critical, but it also includes a cost cap, as a research team from our research group "Microbial Networks" has shown.Their work sheds new light on the topology and function of cellular signalling networks.

Katharina Höfer's Max Planck Research Group "Bacterial Epitranscriptomics" investigates mechanisms of gene regulation based on a recently discovered phenomenon: the so-called NAD caps in bacterial RNA.

Unraveling the Secrets of RNA

Katharina Höfer's Max Planck Research Group "Bacterial Epitranscriptomics" investigates mechanisms of gene regulation based on a recently discovered phenomenon: the so-called NAD caps in bacterial RNA.

In the summer of 2020, three junior research groups are joining the MPIterMic. Our presentation series starts with an interview with Johannes Rebelein, head of the Emmy Noether Research Group "Microbial Metalloenzymes".

Metalloenzymes in the forge

In the summer of 2020, three junior research groups are joining the MPIterMic. Our presentation series starts with an interview with Johannes Rebelein, head of the Emmy Noether Research Group "Microbial Metalloenzymes".

Bacteria like Salmonella or Yersinia use molecular synringes for injecting proteins into the host cell. Our research team led by Andreas Diepold has now coupled the system with a light-dependent molecular switch.This opens up new possibilities for research and medical therapy.

Light-driven injection

Bacteria like Salmonella or Yersinia use molecular synringes for injecting proteins into the host cell. Our research team led by Andreas Diepold has now coupled the system with a light-dependent molecular switch.This opens up new possibilities for research and medical therapy.

The aim of our research is to understand the diversity and function of microorganisms. They are more numerous and diverse than all other living organisms – there is no place on earth they do not colonize. There are mainly three main reasons for their success: their immense metabolic capacities, a great ability to adapt to environmental changes, and a wide range of interactions with other organisms. Whether by their indispensable role in the global cycles of matter, the conversion of atmospheric greenhouse gases or their numerous interactions with humans, animals and plants - microorganisms decisively shape life on earth.
Like all the other over 80 Max Planck Institutes, we conduct basic research, because, as Max Planck said: "Insight must precede application." A fundamental understanding of processes and interrelationships is prerequisite for any medical or technological innovation. We use state-of-the-art technologies in combination with computer modeling and analysis as well as synthetic biology methods.

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Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology

The aim of our research is to understand the diversity and function of microorganisms. They are more numerous and diverse than all other living organisms – there is no place on earth they do not colonize. There are mainly three main reasons for their success: their immense metabolic capacities, a great ability to adapt to environmental changes, and a wide range of interactions with other organisms. Whether by their indispensable role in the global cycles of matter, the conversion of atmospheric greenhouse gases or their numerous interactions with humans, animals and plants - microorganisms decisively shape life on earth.

Like all the other over 80 Max Planck Institutes, we conduct basic research, because, as Max Planck said: "Insight must precede application." A fundamental understanding of processes and interrelationships is prerequisite for any medical or technological innovation. We use state-of-the-art technologies in combination with computer modeling and analysis as well as synthetic biology methods.

Tobias J. Erb

Lotte Søgaard-Andersen

Lotte Søgaard-Andersen

Regine Kahmann

Victor Sourjik

Come and join us!

Come and join us!

Knut Drescher

Henrike Niederholtmeyer

Henrike Niederholtmeyer

Georg Hochberg

Katharina Höfer

Katharina Höfer

Hannes Link

Ilka Bischofs-Pfeifer

Ilka Bischofs-Pfeifer

Werner Liesack

Andreas Brune

Seigo Shima

Martin Thanbichler

Martin Thanbichler

Seán Murray

Ulrike Endesfelder

Ulrike Endesfelder

Johannes Rebelein

Johannes Rebelein

Simon Ringgaard

Simon Ringgaard

Andreas Diepold

Andreas Diepold

August 2020

Dr. Dennis Claessen

at 16:00

From stress to success: how actinobacteria exploit life without a cell wall

Stefano Donati

at 14:00

Understanding metabolic robustness of Escherichia coli using genetic and environmental perturbations

Maria Esteban Lopez

at 11:00

Role of chemotaxis, cyclic-di-GMP and type 1 fimbriae in Escherichia coli surface attachment

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Dr. Dennis Claessen

From stress to success: how actinobacteria exploit life without a cell wall

Aug 17, 2020 16:00

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Stefano Donati

Understanding metabolic robustness of Escherichia coli using genetic and environmental perturbations

Aug 24, 2020 14:00

Online

Maria Esteban Lopez

Role of chemotaxis, cyclic-di-GMP and type 1 fimbriae in Escherichia coli surface attachment

Aug 28, 2020 11:00

Online

Iria Bernhardsgrütter

Propionyl-CoA Synthase: Characterization, Engineering and Physiological Role of a Trifunctional Fusion Enzyme

Sep 7, 2020 15:00

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Dr. Sven van Teeffelen

Determinants of bacterial cell shape and size

Nov 16, 2020 16:00

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