Develop Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Eye Infections'
Develop Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Eye Infections'
About the Project The cornea, a dome-shaped, transparent tissue at the front of the eye, is crucial for vision. Corneal infections, such as bacterial keratitis (BK), are among the leading … Read More Read More
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In silico methods to identify “design principles” for stable and robust microbiomes
In silico methods to identify “design principles” for stable and robust microbiomes
About the Project Join the Tanaka group in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London, as a PhD student and be a part of the Centre for Holobiont Research. … Read More Read More
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Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
About the Project The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship will be part of the Australian Research Council funded Australian Laureate Fellowships Program “Upconversion Nanophotonic Systems” led by Distinguished Professor Dayong … Read More Read More
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Developing adjuvants to improve the antibacterial efficacy of fusidic acid: a novel approach to Antimicrobial Resistance?
Developing adjuvants to improve the antibacterial efficacy of fusidic acid: a novel approach to Antimicrobial Resistance?
About the Project Background The antibiotic fusidic acid (FA) blocks bacterial protein synthesis by interacting with Elongation-factor G (EF-G). Resistance to FA is caused by FusB, which interacts with EF-G, … Read More Read More
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Mechanisms directing how Bacillus subtilis interacts with members of its own species
Mechanisms directing how Bacillus subtilis interacts with members of its own species
About the Project Microbial consortia influence our environment in countless ways. These multispecies communities have a direct impact on bioremediation cycles, our health, and food production processes. The composition and … Read More Read More
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DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE INVERTEBRATE MODELS FOR TOXICOLOGICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF BIOACTIVE MOLECULES, NANOMATERIALS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT OF LIVE INVERTEBRATE MODELS FOR TOXICOLOGICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF BIOACTIVE MOLECULES, NANOMATERIALS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
About the Project Live invertebrates offer significant value for research into toxicology and drug delivery due to their simple yet highly relevant biological systems, which share many similarities with higher … Read More Read More
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Molecular Gastronomy – Functional Protein Discovery and Engineering for a Sustainable Food System
Molecular Gastronomy – Functional Protein Discovery and Engineering for a Sustainable Food System
About the Project Unlocking novel proteins with specific functionalities — such as gelling, foaming, and lubrication — is a critical innovation challenge in the alternative protein sector. These functionalities are … Read More Read More
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RNA biology: investigating the role of UPF1 in mRNA Processing and Neurodegenerative Diseases
RNA biology: investigating the role of UPF1 in mRNA Processing and Neurodegenerative Diseases
About the Project Accurate gene expression is fundamental to the survival of all life forms. RNA helicases, a large family of enzymes, are key regulators involved in several stages of … Read More Read More
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📢 Upcoming PhD Opportunity – Light-Activated Natural Products & Anti-Infectives 💡🔬-University of Hamburg
📢 Upcoming PhD Opportunity – Light-Activated Natural Products & Anti-Infectives 💡🔬-University of Hamburg
We will soon be looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research on light-activated anti-infectives! 🍄 🌱🔆 If you have a background in natural product chemistry, microbiology, … Read More Read More
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