LMGM

The LMGM investigates fundamental processes relating to bacterial biology and physiology, including the functioning of specific organelles, at different scales, using a wide range of integrative approaches. Our research focuses on the organisation, maintenance, plasticity, evolution and expression of microbial genomes.

We explore key topics in the biology of bacterial organisms, such as:
– Genome dynamics, maintenance and evolution
– Gene and protein regulatory networks
– Structural organisation and dynamics of the cell
– Cellular heterogeneity and collective behaviour

Our research ranges from single molecules to living bacterial cells and their interactions with the environment. It is based on molecular genetics, biochemistry, genomics and bioinformatics. The bacteria we study are interesting model organisms both for fundamental research and for applications in biotechnology, the food industry and health.