MSc by Research: Bacillus subtilis biofilm formation and environmental stress

Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that is widely used as a model organism to increase our understanding of biofilm formation. In this research project, you will make use of the genetic diversity encoded within the B. subtilis pangenome to increase our knowledge of the mechanisms by which B. subtilis forms a biofilm and define how biofilm formation is impacted by environmental change, such as increased temperature. You will use a collection of B. subtilis and closely related species, for which genome sequence data is available. You will couple molecular biology with bioinformatics, imaging, and other physiological assays to further our understanding of this industrially and agriculturally important social behaviour.  

Alongside developing your laboratory skills, you will be given training in data management and presentation skills and will be provided ample opportunities to develop other professional skills that you wish to enhance.  

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Life Sciences MSc by Research MSc by Research (Postgraduate) : Study : University of Dundee

Please note before submitting your application that you must list your top three project choices in the Research Proposal section of the application form.

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