The complex process of protein folding within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of the corn smut fungi Ustilago maydis depends on the coordinated action of chaperone and their associated co-chaperone proteins. The unfolded ...

Fluorescence nanoscopy allows the observation of living biological structures at the nanometer scale. However, choosing the best fluorophore for in-vivo imaging often is a challenging task as systematic studies investigating ...

The growing global population demands new strategies for sustainable pest management. Chemical insecticides, while historically successful in controlling pest populations to protect agricultural yields and suppress disease ...

Salt marshes are highly dynamic ecosystems at the land–sea interface, shaped by steep environmental gradients and frequent disturbances. They provide critical ecosystem services, including coastal protection, nutrient ...

This habilitation treatise evolved from seven years of postdoctoral work in the Department of Plant Ecology and Ecosystem research at the University of Göttingen. During this time, I had the opportunity to continue my ...

PMP22, a hydrophobic glycoprotein, is crucial for proper myelination in Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system. Dosage alterations lead to the neuropathies Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 1A (CMT1A), where PMP22 is ...

Myelin sheaths are composed of multiple compacted membrane layers that tightly encase the underlying axon. Structural abnormalities of myelin indicate pathological processes and are frequently associated with neurological ...

The establishment of the diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) in the new classification system (ICD-11) has brought with it new diagnostic procedures. However, these procedures do not differentiate ...

Rhamnolipids (RLs), glycolipids produced by Pseudomonas and Burkholderia species, have been described as potential biocontrol agents due to their antagonistic activity against pathogens and their ability to induce plant ...

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a mental disorder that affects up to 0.3% of men and 6.2% of women worldwide and places a significant burden on the individual, their social environment and the healthcare system. Although ...