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Plant starch research made easy using yeast
A recent "BMC Biology" paper by Dr. Barbara Pfister in the Zeeman lab (IMPB) uses yeast as a host to obtain a clear-cut view on how plant enzymes synthesize starch. Systematic expression modulation shows that enzyme ratios strongly influence glucan structure, providing avenues for modifying starches in crops.
Prof. Kirsten Bomblies is a new member of the SNSF Research Council
As of 1 October 2022, Prof. Kirsten Bomblies joined the Biology and Medicine division of the Research Council. The National Research Council evaluates project proposals submitted by researchers in Switzerland and selects the best ones for funding. It is composed of a maximum of 100 leading scientists, who work on an honorary basis. Members are elected by the Executive Committee of the SNSF Foundation Council.