Sander Govers

Peptidoglycan–outer membrane attachment generates periplasmic pressure to prevent lysis in Gram-negative bacteria - Nature Microbiology Outer membrane attachment to peptidoglycan enables periplasmic pressure to build up and counter cytoplasmic turgor pressure, preventing lysis during osmotic challenges in Escherichia coli.

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We challenge the long-standing view that peptidoglycan alone protects cells from bursting.

Our study shows that the periplasm — enclosed by OM–PG connections — acts as a pressure buffer essential for osmoprotection in Gram-negative bacteria.

📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

29.07.2025 13:23 — 👍 44    🔁 28    💬 2    📌 2

Excited to advertise a shared PhD position at KU Leuven (Belgium) and Mondsee (Austria) with @markusmoest.bsky.social on the genetic basis, plasticity and evolution of melanization in Daphnia from alpine lakes. Apply here: www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...

07.07.2025 15:30 — 👍 44    🔁 23    💬 1    📌 1

Research Assistant/Associate - Mapping the Bacterial Cell Wall with Super-resolution Microscopy at Newcastle University Apply for the Research Assistant/Associate - Mapping the Bacterial Cell Wall with Super-resolution Microscopy role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View det...

Postdoc position available!

This is a 2-year post funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences. You'll be based in the Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology here in Newcastle, using super-resolution microscopy to look at the bacterial cell wall. 🔬🦠

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www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY885/r...

06.05.2025 12:43 — 👍 15    🔁 25    💬 0    📌 0

Job alert 🦠🧪: We are looking for a postdoc (and PhD candidate!) to join our team at UCLouvain/de Duve institute in Brussels, Belgium. You will work on our ERC Starting Grant project aimed at characterizing cell cycle regulation in S. pneumoniae. More information here: dewachterlab.com/join-us/.

05.05.2025 12:56 — 👍 7    🔁 18    💬 0    📌 0

Postdoctoral position in bacterial cell biology Identifying governing principles and mechanisms of subcellular organization across the bacterial domain

We are looking for a postdoc to strengthen our team!
Interested in large-scale microscopy screens across bacterial species?
Please apply via: www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
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04.03.2025 12:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

2025 Bacterial Cell Biology and Development (GRS) Seminar GRC The 2025 Gordon Research Seminar on Bacterial Cell Biology and Development (GRS) will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire. Apply today to reserve your spot.

🎁 Holiday planning? Add the GRS on Bacterial Cell Biology and Development (May 31 -June 1, 2025) to your list!

Co-chaired with @wanassab.bsky.social, this GRS is your chance to present, discuss and connect. 🧬

Don't wait for the New Year'resolutions - Apply Now !

#GRC #GRS #Microbiology

04.12.2024 20:07 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

Congratulations Géraldine!!!

04.12.2024 09:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0