Microbiology
The Laboratory of Microbiology engages in research and education focusing on fundamental and applied aspects of the diversity, physiology, ecology and evolution of microorganisms and their viruses. The fundamental knowledge we generate is used in various disciplines, including health & food, bioproducts & energy, and the natural environment & sustainability. Our work contributes to exploring the potential of nature and improve the quality of life.
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Education
The Laboratory of Microbiology offers education by teaching various courses at the bachelor and master level of different study programs.
We also provide BSc- and MSc theses, research practices and internships.
Recent publications
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Microbiologists are building bacteria that convert CO2 into food: Can we eat our way out of the climate crisis?
Eten we straks het klimaatprobleem op? : Microbiologen bouwen bacterie die CO2 omzet in voedsel, Resource jrg. 16 nr. 9 p. 24-25, 2022-01-14, https://edepot.wur.nl/562046;Microbiologists are building bacteria that convert CO2 into food: Can we eat our way out of the climate crisis?, Resource jrg. 16 nr. 9 p. 24-25, 2022-01-13, https://edepot.wur.nl/562947 -
Alternative functions of CRISPR–Cas systems in the evolutionary arms race
Nature Reviews Microbiology (2022). - ISSN 1740-1526