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Marc Wösten is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in the study of environmental conditions affecting the smallest living organisms on Earth, particularly bacteria. His research investigates how these microorganisms adapt to extreme fluctuations in their surroundings, such as changes in oxygen and nutrient availability, ambient temperature, and moisture content. A significant focus of his work is on understanding the dynamic changes in bacterial metabolic pathways that occur in response to environmental conditions. By utilizing techniques such as 13C-labeled nutrients and mass spectrometry, Wösten measures alterations in bacterial metabolites which play critical roles in bacterial energy metabolism, cell wall synthesis, cell growth, and motility, all of which can contribute to the pathogenicity of bacteria. His exploration of bacterial adaptation mechanisms aims to uncover novel compounds that may interfere with the survival of pathogenic species.
Department of Psychology