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Genetic analyses show how the metabolic capacities of symbiotic bacteria in the gut of termites have changed over the course of evolution more

Swimming bacteria entraining non-swimmers determine the structure of mixed microbial assemblies more

Researchers developed a new variant of the fast-growing bacterium Vibrio natriegens more

The Marburg microbiologist receives an `ERC Advanced Grant` for research into the past and future of photosynthesis
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Scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Marburg found for the first time a natural protein that follows a fascinating mathematical pattern of self-similarity more

Research on protein evolution reveals new starting points for the rapid and targeted development of future drugs more

Researchers gain new insights into how the first cells on Earth were able to use hydrogen gas as an energy source more