Marine Microbes

Microbes associated with marine invertebrates are well-known to harbor an enormous biosynthetic potential. We combine new bioassays, genome sequencing and mining strategies to identify the encoded secondary metabolites with unique chemical scaffolds and potential pharmaceutical application.

Cnidaria

Hydrozoa is a group within the phylum Cnidaria and includes all the freshwater as well as many marine forms, and has both sessile members, such as Hydra, and colonial swimmers.

Hydractinia

We combine new bioassays and genome mining strategies to identify  novel secondary metabolites of unique chemical structure and with potential pharmaceutical application.

Microbial Symbionts

We combine new bioassays and genome mining strategies to identify  novel secondary metabolites of unique chemical structure and with potential pharmaceutical application.

Field Research

We collect biosamples directly from field stations in Sylt and the Wadden Sea to monitor microbial communities associated with Cnidaria and their habitat.

Microorganisms protect and shape the colonial hydroid polyp Hydractinia

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