As part of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (IFB) seminar series, we welcomed Dr Dukas Jurėnas from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). His talk, “Structure, action and evolution of gigantic bacterial roll-like structures,” captivated the audience with an in-depth look into extraordinary intracellular formations produced by environmental bacteria.
Dr Jurėnas’s research explores bacterial toxins and secretion systems that mediate interactions and competition among microorganisms. His team developed a new model organism, Chryseobacterium, revealing molecular mechanisms that allow these bacteria to resist predators such as protists and nematodes.
The seminar sparked lively discussion among attendees, offering valuable insights into microbial cell biology and evolutionary adaptation. We thank Dr Jurėnas for his engaging presentation and for sharing cutting-edge findings that broaden our understanding of bacterial structure and function.
