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The Institute of Bio- and Geosciences 1: Biotechnology (IBG-1) employs a comprehensive set of microbiological, biochemical, genetic, and computational methods to develop innovative microbial processes and novel biocatalysts. Its research is situated within the field of Industrial (White) Biotechnology, a key pillar of the bioeconomy.

The institute focuses on the development and optimization of versatile microbial production strains for the synthesis of industrially and pharmaceutically relevant compounds — such as amino acids and organic acids — from renewable resources. These efforts are complemented by the design and scaling of technically robust production processes.

A broad bioanalytical platform, encompassing transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics, provides the foundation for a systems biology approach. Building on classical metabolic engineering, IBG-1 integrates cutting-edge methods from synthetic biology, single-cell analysis, as well as modeling and simulation to guide and accelerate microbial strain development in a rational and predictive manner.

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