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Midichloria mitochondrii
Midichloria mitochondrii is an intracellular bacterium with a unique lifestyle.
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Ultrustructural study in symbiosis
We use Optical and Electron microscopy methods to investigate bacteria/parasite symbiosis.
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Genomic evolution and epidemiology
Genomic data are used to investigate the evolution and epidemiology of bacteria and yeasts.
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Transcriptomics
we perform studies of transcriptomic profiles to understand the metabolism of disease vectors and their symbionts.
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Latest
Discovery of two novel bacterial species in Pavia
Two novel bacterial species were discovered in Pavia in the context of the European project SpARK “The rates and routes of transmission of multidrug resistant Klebsiella clones and genes into the clinic from environmental […]
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Graduation of Master Students – three at once!
Congratulations to Yohannes Mulatu Tafesse, Fabio Spairani and Stefano Lometto on getting their Master’s degree.
Good job on your theses and defense!
Yohannes screened 339 ticks from Ethiopia, Egypt and Kenya by PCR for the […]
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