RPW8/HR repeats control NLR activation in Arabidopsis thaliana
Barragan et al., PLoS Genetics, published July 25, 2019
In many plant species, conflicts between divergent elements of the immune system, especially nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptors (NLR), can lead to hybrid necrosis. … Read the rest
After a very successful 7 years in Weigelworld, first as a Postdoc, then as a group leader, Hernán will relocate to London, and start his new lab at UCL.
We wish you all the best!
Clemens, Hernán’s first grad student … Read the rest
Public lecture on genome editing as part of the Studium Generale
Detlef spoke about “How common are spontaneous mutations in plants – and how do they compare to genome editing?”
Last year, the European Court of Justice decided that the … Read the rest
Clemens successfully defended his PhD thesis on the use of ancient DNA from plants and microbes for evolutionary inference.
Congratulations, Clemens!… Read the rest
Julian successfully defended his PhD thesis on the use of whole genome shotgun sequencing in microbiome studies.
Congratulations, Julian!… Read the rest
From Leopoldina, German Botanical Society, Teufel Foundation, Uni Tübingen
Moi Exposito-Alonso received four awards for his research and dissertation at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the Eberhard Karls University … Read the rest
The origins and adaptation of European potatoes reconstructed from historical genomes
Gutaker, R.M., Weiß, C.L., Ellis, D., Anglin, N.L., Knapp, S., Fernández-Alonso, J.L., Prat, S., Burbano H.A.
Nat. Ecol. Evol. https://rdcu.be/bHBXz
Potato, one of the most important staple crops, originates … Read the rest
Focus: Local adaptation of hosts and their pathogen
Over two days, we discussed strategies how to best learn the scale of local adaptation in host-pathogen interactions, and how to understand its evolutionary and molecular foundations. Central focus was our Pathodopsis… Read the rest
Detlef to speak about genome editing in plants
The Tübinger Fenster für Forschung (TÜFFF) will offer insights into local cutting edge research. It’s open to all members of the public, and all ages. We’ll participate with hands-on demonstrations and a … Read the rest
May 29th, MPH Lecture Hall, 3 pm
Title: “Evolution and function of DNA methylation within chromatin” 1st May… Read the rest
