How do organisms make and shape minerals, how is this relevant to human health, and how can it be utilized for sustainable materials production? To discuss these and other topics, join the GRC on Biomineralization from 2-8 August. More information at grc.org/biomineralization-co…
Diatoms live in glass houses, with ornate silica cell walls. We propose a new mechanism of branching morphogenesis to quantitatively explain branched silica rib patterns, a recurring pattern feature - just out in @PNASNews 🧵pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.23…
Inspired by the Victorian art of arranging #Diatoms, we have officially welcomed the Holiday season with our first diatom window art Christmas tree! @BCUBE_TUDresden
Congratulations to team DRIP @iGEMTUD23 on your outstanding performance at the 2023 iGEM competition #iGEM2023!! Finishing in the top ten is an amazing achievement and a testament to all of your hard work. @BCUBE_TUDresden@tudresden_de
During the Pandemic we had to teach our Diatom Genetic Engineering Practical Course online and made this video. Finally we have uploaded it to YouTube! #diatom
Diatom Genetic Engineering using the Biolistic Particle Delivery System youtu.be/V286nY-O7vw?si=yWc1… via @YouTube
ALT Development of the Craspedostauros australis biofilm matrix. All images are from confocal microscopy and presented as the maximum intensity Z-projection.
Pacbio genome sequencing revealed that some diatom adhesive proteins are enormous and highly repetitive and we discuss how these play a role in diatom motility and biofilm formation
Happy to see our perspective article on Thalassiosira pseudonana out in @JPhycology
Who is joining us in advocating for the resurrection of its original name Cyclotella nana?
Organisms from microbes to whales are incredibly adept in making functional materials with outstanding properties - using only a handful of renewable components. How do they do it? Join the DIGS-BB Summer School on the Biological Making of Materials to find out.
Don‘t miss your chance to join our exciting Dresden @diggsbb Summer school on Biological Materials. We have a great line up of expert speakers and hands-on lab sessions. Target audience: #Master’s and advanced #Bachelor students.
Application deadline: 16 June 2023
Are you a #Dresden high school student and want to learn more about working as a researcher in life sciences? Then join us for #GirlsDay on April 27th 2023. girls-day.de/@/Show/Event/53…
Diatoms are tiny algae that produce sophisticated silica shells. Understanding how they do this could help us produce materials patterned at the nanoscale, reports @michaelgrrchemistryworld.com/news/prot…
Job alert. Our lab is hiring! We are looking for a PhD student or Postdoc to work on #diatom biomineralization using biochemical, molecular genetic and cell biology tools. 🔬🧬
Save the Date! The Molecular Life of Diatoms 7 Conference returns in San Diego, July 17-21, 2023. Stay tuned to this space for additional info. Please RT and share widely! @andreweallen#mld7#mld2023