The chaplin proteins are 'functional amyloids'. Amyloids are proteins that share a common structure, and are responsible for many debilitating human diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.). Many bacteria produce functional amyloids, and there is considerable interest in understanding how these proteins act, and how the bacteria circumvent their toxicity.
Impact
A PhD student in my lab travelled to a laboratory at the John Innes Centre (a government research institute in the UK) for three months, to gain skills in cell biology and electron microscopy.
Student Experience
The student has not only gained unparalleled scientific training in bacterial cell biology and microscopy, but has also had an opportunity to live for several months in another country – an experience that will likely – over the course of a lifetime – overshadow any technical skills she has gained during this time.
Countries
United Kingdom
Impact
Research, Education
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Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Federal
Sponsorship Details
Travel was supported by a Michael Smith NSERC travel supplement; funding for the project is provided by CIHR.
