A second paper from Adrien’s work was published recently in AEM, in which we describe the role of biofilm in iron homeostasis and acquisition of iron from various environmental sources. This study contains very elegant assay with iron isotopes, which allowed Adrien to determine the environmental origin of the intracellular iron.
Also, lets mention Maude graduation, who did interesting and beautifully executed work on surfactin, while always being a fantastic college and a very helping hand. We wish you all the best for your future!
Finally, we did a socially distanced PBB cup event in which we payed disc golf. As it seems to be the usual pattern, Vincent won the cup. We are actively looking for an activity in which he would be less talented, so the cup could be displayed on a different bench for at least a trimester or two…