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Two group leader positions available in the broader areas of RNA science, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine. Attractive packages and a great environment. Come and join us at Helmholtz RNA Würzburg, Bavaria.

W2-Professorship in Plant Genetics at CAU Kiel. See details in the link (English below the German text). Deadline: 19.10.2025. https://t.co/uTSP74WfRW

Mealworms & superworms have become the poster children for plastic biodegradation, but new research shows that while they can chew PVC, they can’t eat away at the problem. @WoodsideEnergy @arc_gov_au @Fritz_Lab @UWAresearch

🚫🪱 Can worms eat away our PVC problem? Not quite. Our new study shows mealworms & superworms chew on plasticized #PVC but gain nothing—no biodegradation, just toxicity. Brilliant work by Zahra & Sinu! @ProfRobAtkin @Fritz_Lab @uwanews @SMS_UWA 🔗 https://t.co/QTIy0OG0GC

New #RSCSustainability study shows that Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is not chemically degraded by mealworms emphasising the need for alternative plastic waste management strategies. Read the full paper from Zahra Tahroudi and @Fritz_Lab: https://t.co/egAj4a36Wp

For instance, rearing worms individually prevented false weight gains attributed to cannibalism. Also, co-feeding EPS with bran should be avoided, as mealworms prioritize consuming bran and only approach EPS once the bran is depleted, causing misleading biomass increases...

This not only raises questions about the utility of these insect larvae for sustainable plastic recycling but also highlights the need for well-controlled experiments to avoid artifacts. @RSC_Sus @ProfRobAtkin @SMS_UWA @uwanews

Work by Zahra Tahroudi shows that mealworms do not chemically degrade expanded polystyrene - they simply starve on EPS if confounding cannibalism among the worms is prevented! No change in polymer size. Are they just expert munchers creating microplastics? https://t.co/kjPSZSYX7q

#RTBPerth and the incredible idea of using marine bacteria to fight against plastic pollution with @AFaber_Research @uwaoceans @ForrestResearch @Fritz_Lab @RTBevent @AlumniUWA @uwanews

Raising the Bar Perth is on Tue 29 Oct! 10 talks 5 bars 1 night 🦠Anna Faber: Can marine bacteria be superheroes in the fight against plastic pollution? 🎫 https://t.co/zlQGoEj45j All https://t.co/SqxsGi0FoV @AFaber_Research @uwaoceans @ForrestResearch @Fritz_Lab @uwanews

Dreamjob alert !!! In my research group, the position of a permanently employed staff scientist is available. The position includes both research and teaching (in German). Please RT Deadline: 25.08.24 More infos:

📢Deadline extended until 30 June: 2-year Postdoc position (with possibility to extend) to study the mechanisms of ultra-rapid growth in Vibrio natriegens 🦠! Apply now by following instructions in the ad below 👇 Also: Western Australia is beautiful 😉

🔥Deadline extended until 30 June: Apply now for a Synthetic Biology PhD scholarship to work on ending plastic waste with Vibrio natriegens - the world's fastest-growing marine bacterium 🦠: https://t.co/5HzTQRBzNb Bonus: Spend your free time at Perth's iconic beaches 🥰👇

📢Deadline extended until 30 June: 2-year Postdoc position (with possibility to extend) to study the mechanisms of ultra-rapid growth in Vibrio natriegens 🦠! Apply now by following instructions in the ad below 👇 Also: Western Australia is beautiful 😉

🔥Exciting Postdoc opportunities at @UWAresearch! Join our Synthetic Microbiology Lab to tackle global plastic pollution or dive into the secrets of ultra-rapid microbial growth with marine bacteria. 🦠🧬🌊 📅 Apply by June 10! Opportunity 1/2:

🔥Deadline extended until 30 June: Apply now for a Synthetic Biology PhD scholarship to work on ending plastic waste with Vibrio natriegens - the world's fastest-growing marine bacterium 🦠: https://t.co/5HzTQRBzNb Bonus: Spend your free time at Perth's iconic beaches 🥰👇

🔥 Two full funded PhD scholarships available in my lab, located in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet 🤩🏖️. Apply now! 👇

🌟 Two Postdoc positions available at @UWAresearch! Join our Synthetic Microbiology Lab and make an impact on global plastic pollution or explore the fascinating world of ultra-rapid microbial growth of Vibrio natriegens. 🦠🌊🧬 Deadline: June 10! Don’t miss out! 📅

Exciting advancements in synthetic biology! 🧬🔧 Introducing a versatile toolbox for constructing gene circuits using extracytoplasmic function sigma factors (ECFs) in Sinorhizobium meliloti and Escherichia coli. 🌱💻 #ECFtoolbox 🌐🔬 Details: https://t.co/rLGYBVhu2r