Telomere biology & chromosomal inheritance
Our lab studies various aspects of chromosome biology ranging from the maintenance of chromosome ends by telomerase to the effects of hybridisation,…
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The nuclear actin cytoskeleton in genome stability Our research focuses on the poorly described and controversial functions of the actin cytoskeleton inside the nucleus, particularly in the context…
The replicative helicase MCM2-7 in DNA replication and genome maintenance
Eukaryotic cells duplicate their vast genomes rapidly by initiating DNA replication from hundreds or even thousands of…
Chromatin biology & proteomics
Genome stability maintenance Maintenance of genome stability is essential for the prevention of cancer and premature aging. A complex network of proteins and…
Chromatin regulation
The packaging of genomic DNA into chromatin enables its incorporation into the nucleus and provides a complex platform for multi-layered genome regulation and maintenance.…
Repair of DNA double-strand breaks by homology-directed repair pathways
The integrity of the DNA in our cells is essential for normal cellular functions. However, DNA frequently encounters many…
Molecular mechanisms of RNA-binding protein dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases
Our research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, most notably FTD (frontotemporal…