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Bacterial growth |
Investigating bacterial growth and how it is controlled |
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Bacterial growth offers vital insights into life, evolution, and disease. The way bacteria grow is intricately linked to factors like nutrient availability, competitive interactions, and environmental challenges such as antibiotics. Our group focuses on two key areas:
We develop computational models to investigate bacterial growth adaptation in complex environments. Our models are rooted in core cellular mechanisms, which allows us to predict growth as it emerges from the dynamic interplay of environmental stimuli with cellular mechanisms.
Given the pressing rise of antibiotic resistance, we investigate mechanisms and environmental factors affecting drug efficacy. Our goal is to derive insights that can enhance existing antibiotic therapies by addressing the misuse and overuse of antibiotics.