Bacterial exopolymeric substances (EPS) are molecules released in response to the
physiological stress encountered in the natural environment. EPS are structural components …

Software-based image analysis is a crucial step in the biological interpretation of two-
dimensional gel electrophoresis experiments. Recent significant advances in image …

The biotechnology industry has become a key element in modern societies. Within this
industry, the production of recombinant enzymes and biopharmaceutical proteins is of major …

Bacillus subtilis is both a model organism for basic research and an industrial workhorse, yet
there are major gaps in our understanding of the genomic heritage and provenance of many …

Predictive microbiology in foods is a research area within food microbiology intended to
provide mathematical models to predict microbial behavior in food environments. Although …

In order to overcome the limitations of carrier ampholyte generated pH gradients, IPGs were
developed in the late 1970s. However, the 2-DE pattern we included in the first publication …

Increasing concerns over limited petroleum resources and associated environmental
problems are motivating the development of efficient cell factories to produce chemicals …

Functional genomics of the Gram-positive model organism Bacillus subtilis reveals valuable
insights into basic concepts of cell physiology. In this study, we monitor temporal changes in …

Proteomes, the ensembles of all proteins expressed by cells or tissues, are typically
analysed by mass spectrometry. Recent technical and computational advances have greatly …

Abstract Background The Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis is an important producer
of high quality industrial enzymes and a few eukaryotic proteins. Most of these proteins are …