Projektnummer

0062111

Zusammenfassung

Biodiversity is a sign of ecological health. Models to explain this phenomenon have largely ignored temporal structures, such as the 24 h day. The researchers involved in this project have found that daily, cycling "Zeitgebers" of the circadian clock support microbial co-existence. They will explore this phenomenon through integration of minimalistic systems in vitro, in in vivo genetic models and by using mathematical models. Basic rules of temporal structuring that foster biodiversity, as well as the molecular pathways that are invoked in the process will be identified. This work exp...