2.9.2021 Approaching microbial communities at the level on individual cells (Dutra)
Microbes such as bacteria often form complex systems wherein individual cells cooperate, compete and exchange genetic material. Dissecting these systems into individuals that are responsible for certain characteristics or features has been challenging. This thesis focused on the technical aspect of microbiological research, and it addresses some of the current technical challenges in the investigation of viruses and bacteria.
The main output was the development of a methodology, through the combination of modern DNA-detection tools, to study bacteria at the level of individual cells. The new methodology allows each bacterial cell to be identified and checked for a specific characteristic. It is an accessible methodology given that it adaptively employs common laboratory devices. The method itself provides means to study various biological questions such as which bacteria adopt antibiotic resistance genes in environmental communities that are exposed to antibiotics.
M.Sc. Lara Ambrosio Leal Dutra defends her doctoral dissertation "Expanding the toolbox for molecular microbial studies: from communities to single cells" on Thursday 2nd of August 2021 starting at noon. Opponent Professor is Stefan Bertilsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden) and Custos is Professor Marja Tiirola (Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥). The doctoral dissertation is held in English.
The audience can follow the dissertation online.
Link to the Zoom Webinar event (Zoom application or Google Chrome web browser recommended):
Phone number to which the audience can present possible additional questions at the end of the event (to the custos): +358 44 085 8609