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551-1147-00L

Bioactive Natural Products from Bacteria

Number of participants limited to 7. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:14

Abstract

Lab course. In small groups projects of relevance to current research questions in the field of bacterial natural product biosynthesis are addressed.

Objective

Introduction to relevant subjects of the secondary metabolism of bacteria. Training in practical work in a research laboratory. Scientific writing in form of a research report.

Content

Research project on bacteria that produce bioactive natural products (e.g., Streptomycetes, Cyanobacteria, uncultivated bacteria). The techniques used will depend on the project, e.g. PCR, cloning, natural product analysis, precursor feeding studies, enzyme expression and analysis.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none.

Literature

Will be provided for each of the projects at the beginning of the course.

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