Thorben continues as student research assistant

2.03.2026

Besides genetic and molecular biological work, Thorben Kirbach will support the paleobiotech project as a student research assistant.​ Welcome again to the group! Find out more at Thorben’s profile...

We welcome our new lab member Zhiyong Yin

2.03.2026

Zhiyong Yin joined our group in March 2026 as a postdoctoral fellow. He will work on the analysis of modifications of natural products. Find out more at Zhiyong Yin’s profile...

Group members went to Irsee Symposium 2026

28.02.2026

Martin, Judith, Sabrina, Alex, and Pierre visited the 38th Irsee Natural Product Symposium at Irsee Monastery. At the event, co-organized by Pierre and held from February 25-27, 2026, Martin gave a poster presentation and 3 min teaser talk. More information about the...

Paper highlighted on JACS cover & chemistry news

20.02.2026

The artwork for our recent publication titled “Microbial DL-Peptidases Enable Predator Defense and Facilitate Structure Elucidation of Complex Natural Products” was chosen as a cover in the February edition of the Journal of the American Chemical Society....

New publication in The ISME Journal

20.02.2026

We congratulate all authors of our latest paper, which is published under the title “Growth Promotion of Milk-Associated Candida zeylanoides by a cyclic-lipopeptide produced by Pseudomonas” in The ISME Journal! Abstract Milk has a rich microbiota that engages in...

Martin Klapper appointed as deputy head of PBT

13.02.2026

Martin has become deputy head of the department of paleobiotechnology (PBT). He has gained a great deal of experience and has been among the first coworkers within our group. We congratulate him to his new role and wish him all the best in his ongoing effort to shape...