MDM team research revolves around bacteria and their viruses, phages. Facing the abundance and diversity of their viruses, bacteria and archaea have developed multiple lines of defense that can be referred to as « prokaryotic immune systems« . Our research focuses on these anti-phage immune systems. We are trying to understand evolutionary patterns and molecular mechanisms of these systems but also how to use them for medical applications. We work at several scales: from computational genomic analysis on thousands of prokaryotic genomes to experimental molecular genetics and diverse microbiology tools.

Laastix is revolutionizing the rubber industry by using cutting-edge synthetic biology techniques to efficiently and sustainably produce high-quality natural rubber.
By using engineered microorganisms, we are able to bypass traditional rubber tree cultivation and reduce the heavy environmental impact associated with traditional rubber production : no more deforestation or monoculture. We also decrease our global dependance to fossil fuels, as 50% of global rubber comes from oil. Our biosynthetic rubber not only has a lower carbon footprint, but the supply is also more reliable, local, and customizable to meet the specific needs of various industries.