Article - 22/10/2009 On the track of fascinating diatoms Diatoms make a considerable contribution to the production of oxygen and biomass in the worlds oceans and aquatic ecosystems. However up until now little is known about the molecular biology and chemistry of these eukaryotic algae. Prof. Peter Kroth and his team at the University of Constance are hoping to shed more light on these algae. The team has recently been involved in the deciphering of the Phaeodactylum tricornutum genome research that…https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/on-the-track-of-fascinating-diatoms
Article - 24/09/2009 Bacteria to produce bioplastics Polyhydroxyalkanoates are storage substances produced and stored by many cells plants and bacteria only in times when they lack lack important nutrients. A particular property of these plastics-related biopolymers is that their composition and hence their material properties can be regulated by the fermentation process.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/bacteria-to-produce-bioplastics
Article - 19/06/2009 Bacteria with a chromium envelope Heavy metals have become a huge problem for mankind. The construction of factories and the varnishing of cars leads to the contamination of soils and waters and therefore also to the poisoning of many organisms including people. Scientists are trying to use natural means to remove inorganic chemicals from the cycle or at least make them harmless. Dr. Johannes Gescher and his team at the Department of Microbiology at the University of Freiburg…https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/bacteria-with-a-chromium-envelope
Article - 22/04/2009 Nylon from the biotank The project Bio-based polyamides through fermentation undertaken by members of the BiopolymersBiomaterials Cluster started in early 2009 and has the goal of using biotechnological methods to produce materials as the basis for polyamides with new properties. https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/nylon-from-the-biotank
Article - 07/04/2009 Hendrik Küpper – at the service of plants and humans Prof. Hendrik Küpper had his first experience as a scientist in 1992 when together with his brother and a friend he participated in the German governments Jugend forscht contest. The students came first in biology in the national competition and first in both the Young Europeans Environmental Research Contest and the European Community Contest for Young Scientists. Back then Küpper was already interested in the interaction between heavy metals…https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/hendrik-kuepper-at-the-service-of-plants-and-humans
Article - 30/03/2009 Bacteria can determine the flavour of wine What is the connection between biotechnology and wine production? The answer is that there are more than 150 yeasts currently on the market that are used to influence the fermentation and hence the quality of wine. Enzyme preparations optimise the different steps in wine production. Dr. Jürgen Sigler from the State Institute of Viticulture and Oenology WBI is working on the development of biological methods to improve the flavour and taste of…https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/bacteria-can-determine-the-flavour-of-wine
Article - 09/02/2009 Bodo Philipp – the discovery of the general principles of bacterial interaction Dr. Bodo Philipp from the University of Constance specifically focuses on ecologically relevant activities of bacteria for example cell-cell interactions. His findings could prove effective in removing bacteria from areas where high levels of hygiene are required thereby making it possible to prevent life-threatening bacterial infectious diseases. Dr. Bodo Philipp uses the much feared Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria as model organisms for his…https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/bodo-philipp-the-discovery-of-the-general-principles-of-bacterial-interaction
Press release - 16/12/2008 The Biopolymers / Biomaterials Cluster BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH’s Biopolymers/Biomaterials Cluster was one of five clusters to come out top in the German BioIndustrie Competition in 2007. The BMBF will provide a total of 10 million euros in funding for the implementation of the proposal from 2007 to 2021. https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/pm/the-biopolymers-biomaterials-cluster
Press release - 14/10/2008 ARBOCAR project to develop natural materials for cars Seven BiopolymersBiomaterials Cluster partners from industry and research are joining forces to develop a new natural material based on lignin a natural material found predominantly in wood.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/pm/arbocar-project-to-develop-natural-materials-for-cars
Press release - 13/10/2008 Nature as chemical factory The fact that petrol is becoming more and more expensive has a knock-on effect on the chemical industry. At Biotechnica 2008 Fraunhofer researchers showed how chemical products can be produced from rape whey and crab shells.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/pm/nature-as-chemical-factory
Press release - 07/04/2008 Bacteria for the production of better plastics Nylon made by bacteria high-tech plastics from the bioreactor the BiopolymersBiomaterials cluster has plans to combine biotechnology with polymer technology and hence boost innovation in traditional industries such as the chemical and automobile industries.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/pm/bacteria-for-the-production-of-better-plastics
Article - 10/03/2008 Industrial biotechnology: funding of European research projects German research institutions and companies are invited to submit project proposals up until 31st May 2008.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/news/industrial-biotechnology-funding-of-european-research-projects
Press release - 03/03/2008 Industrial genome research on microorganisms Proposals must be submitted by 30th April 2008 at the latest.https://www.biooekonomie-bw.de/en/articles/pm/industrial-genome-research-on-microorganisms