Institute of Microbiology

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General Microbiology

Our main research interest revolves around the communication between a bacterial cell and its surrounding. This information flow from an environmental cue (input) to a cellular response (output) is termed signal transduction. In our research, we (i) investigate novel mechanisms of bacterial signal transduction (molecular biology), quantitatively describe and model their regulatory dynamics (systems biology) and use them to design and implement artificial genetic switches (synthetic biology).

Microbial Diversity

Methane producing microorganisms (methanogens), which are obligate anaerobes, belong to the “third domain of life,“ the Archaea. Considering the impact of methane -both as a potent greenhouse gas and as a renewable energy source- relatively little is known about these ecologically and economically important organisms. We study the biology of methanogenic archaea by genetic, genomic, physiological, and biochemical analyses to ultimately better appreciate their role in the environment and their potential in biotechnological applications.

Molecular Biotechnology

Use of microorganisms and their molecular structures has developed into an important social concern with regard to both ecology and economy. Our research focuses on the development of enzymes as effective catalysts for White Biotechnology and Green Chemistry, respectively. It involves all relevant levels from identification and molecular-mechanistic characterization of synthetically interesting enzymes over recombinant expression and structural manipulation to the macroscopic adaptation to technical application.

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIOLOGY

The Institute of Microbiology consists of currently three independent research groups and a senior professorship that investigate different aspects of microbiology. Research topics include biotechnology, microbial physiology, gene regulation and signal transduction, protein engineering, systems and synthetic biology. The organisms under investigation reflect the diversity of microbial life on earth and range from classical model bacteria, to archaea and yeasts.

Through lectures and seminars, our students are thoroughly trained in all aspects of modern microbiology. Our practical courses provide hands-on experience in microbial and molecular techniques. Advanced courses aim at incorporating students early in their career into ongoing research projects.

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TUD Dresden University of Technology Institute of microbiology, Chair of general microbiology Manja Häusler

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Institute of Microbiology

Discover

General Microbiolo­gy

Microbial Diversity

Molecular Biotechnol­ogy

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIOLOGY

General Microbiology

Molecular Biotechnology