Microbiology

The Microbiology group researches the development, properties and applications of micro-organisms on a molecular and organism level in a variety of themes. For more information, please explore the research topics below.

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    Fungus that turns ants into zombies falls prey to other fungi itself

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    Microbiologist Charissa de Bekker and colleagues discovered two previously unknown fungal species that live on a fungus that turns ants into zombies.
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    Methane-eating relative of tuberculosis bacteria found in Romanian cave

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    Knowledge about the newly discovered species might contribute to the development of new techniques that reduce the concentration of methane in the atmosphere.
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    New plant-based food concept backed by 7.5 million euro grant

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    A 7.5 million euro grant allows researchers to lay the foundations for 'upgrading' plant material into a form that is just as tasty and nutritious as meat.

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