The "AnoxyGen" project will decode novel active substances of anaerobes and elucidate their role in nature. Some of these could be useful for humans, animals and the environment. Christian Hertweck has been awarded one of the prestigious ERC Advanced Grants by the European Research Council (ERC). In the project, he wants to investigate the unique biosynthetic pathways and active compounds of anaerobic bacteria in order to better understand their role in nature and make them usable for medical, ecological and biotechnological applications. ...
