More broadly the research could also lead to insights into genetic regulation, biotechnology applications, and new strategies for tackling antimicrobial resistance, one of the major threats to human health in the 21st century.

It also shows that the fold is versatile – not only binding to CTP, but also to other ubiquitous nucleotides including ATP and GTP, including the first examples of GTP-binding ParB-like proteins.

The new research reveals that the structural feature that enables CTP binding, known as the ParB-CTPase fold, extends much further than previously thought.

Our researchers in the group of Professor @tunglejic.bsky.social, in collaboration with Dr @ahocher.bsky.social at the University of Cambridge, set out to probe the key protein ParB which helps bacteria segregate replicated or “sister” chromosomes, a vital stage in cell division.

VACANCY - We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr @hassansalem.bsky.social group, in the field of Crop Genetics.

www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po...

Closing date - 15 December 2025
Salary - £37,500 - £45,350
Contract - Full-time, 17 months in the first instance (potential up to 4 yrs)

This is a unique opportunity for global undergraduates to spend 8 weeks at our internationally renowned research centre on Norwich Research Park in collaboration with some of our partner institutes @thesainsburylab.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social 🥼🌍

There are so many friends & colleagues to thank for our time in 🇩🇪
MPI Bio is an amazing place for a young lab to have taken shape!

Looking forward to our move to Norwich, ahead of joining a stellar community @johninnescentre.bsky.social & @thesainsburylab.bsky.social!

He will be one of the first academics to be supported by @ukri.org's Global Talent Fund to move to the UK, and is currently advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position for his new group: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po... 🌱🐛