Café Scientifique - Microbial Evolution for Sustainable Applications: Survival of the Fittest… in the Lab!

What if we could guide evolution to address real-world challenges?

Inspired by Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection, Adaptive Laboratory Evolution (ALE) is a modern scientific technique that enables scientists to develop evolved microbial strains for specific tasks. By applying controlled stress and selective conditions, researchers can promote microbes to evolve beneficial traits, such as producing valuable compounds, surviving extreme conditions, or degrading pollutants. Join Dr Marianna Dourou from FA Bio to discover how Darwin's principles and laboratory evolution are contributing to a better and more sustainable microbial future.

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