The role of non-coding RNAs and RNA-binding proteins in regulating rapid adaptive responses in microbes
We study post-transcriptional regulation mechanisms in budding yeast and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, focussing on the role of non-coding RNAs and RNA-binding proteins and how they regulate adaptation to the host.
To tackle these research questions, we developed and employed high-throughput systems biology approaches for monitoring protein-RNA (CRAC), RNA-RNA (CLASH) and RNA structure (ChemModSeq) in living cells.
To extract all the relevant information from these high-throughput datasets, we have developed bespoke Software pipelines and tools. Moreover, for our protein-RNA interactome studies, we have collaborated for many years with UVO3 to develop much improved UV irradiation Hardware.
Our Research
We develop and apply methods like CRAC and CLASH to map RNA-protein interactions in high resolution.
Learn more →Using quantitative data analysis to understand complex regulatory networks in yeast and bacteria.
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