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Our Biophysical ToolsOur research group investigates mechanics of viral replication, virus-host interactions, virus assembly and disassembly within the host. Specifically, we investigate energetics, structure and mobility of the intra-capsid genome as well as mechanical properties of viral capsids, influenced by changes in physiological environment that are important for viral replication. Main to
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Principal Investigator: Alex Evilevitch, PhDProfessor of Cell Biology Email: Alex [dot] Evilevitch [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se Lab photos PUB night with the group, August 2023 Postdocs José Ramón Villanueva Valencia, PhDEmail: jose_ramon [dot] villanueva-valencia [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (jose_ramon[dot]villanueva-valencia[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se) Santosh Gawali, PhD Email: santosh [dot]
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Alex Evilevitch Research Group We are always interested in reviewing applications from MSc students, prospective PhD students and postdocs.Project description Herpesviruses are a leading cause of human viral disease. Herpesviruses consist of a double-stranded DNA genome contained within a protein shell, termed the capsid, that is surrounded by an unstructured protein layer and a lipid-envelope. H
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January 9, 2024 , Physics World "Viruses change structure at the temperature of the human body to better infect us". https://physicsworld.com/a/viruses-change-structure-at-the-temperature-of-the-human-body-to-better-infect-us/ November 8, 2023, Lund University press release on our pioneering study published in PNAS showing how temperature triggers release of viral genome by changing the form and
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To see Prof. Alex Evilevitch Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID), click the link below (it opens another website):https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0245-9574 Below, there is the full list of publication of Prof. Alex Evilevitch. It links to another webpage related to the publisher.Villanueva Valencia J. R., Li D., Casjens S. R., Evilevitch A., "‘SAXS-osmometer’ method provides measurement of
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We use atomic force microscopy (AFM) nano-indentation method to measure DNA mobility in the capsid. The mobility of DNA packaged inside the HSV-1 capsid is measured by recording the force resisting the capsid indentation when the AFM tip is brought into contact with the DNA-filled capsid in solution. Force resisting the AFM tip indentation of the capsid is recorded as the force-distance curve. Cap
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We use cryo electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and image reconstruction to examine the virion structure at subnanometer resolution. We also analyze structure and density of viral DNA packaged in a capsid. Figure: Cutaway views from cryo-EM reconstructions of (A) HSV-1 C-capsid and (B) phage lambda procapsid and mature DNA-filled lambda capsid. HSV-1 and lambda phage capsids are shown to scale. Owing t
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The isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) provides the most direct method to measure the internal energy of the confined viral genome. In order to experimentally dissect the thermodynamic determinants of viral DNA packaging and ejection energetics, we were first to use ITC to directly measure the heat released by DNA ejection from a virus capsid. This approach allows one to address experimentally
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Super-Resolution Structured Illumination Microscopy (SR-SIM) provides resolutions down to 120 nm, allowing visualization of individual herpesvirus capsids (HSV-1) attached to the nucleus (HSV-1 C-capsid diameter is 125 nm). Figure: Imaging of reconstituted capsid-nuclei system confirms specific capsid binding to the NPCs at the nuclear membrane. Representative super-resolution SIM image showing G
Despite the structure of packaged viral DNA being central for ejection and consequentially infectivity of the virus, the detailed understanding of the packing structure of DNA inside the viral capsid. SAXS and SANS allow investigation of the structure of DNA filled capsids in solution in a wide range of environmental conditions. SAXS and SANS are powerful techniques that provides detailed structur
For many double stranded (ds) DNA viruses the viral genome is actively packaged into the virus capsid by a powerful molecular motor. This results in an energetically unfavorable state of the packaged genome, creating tens of atmospheres internal pressure inside the virion. Using a new calorimetric assay to determine the activation energy barriers associated with genome loss in response to elevated
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Welcome to Advanced Chip Technologies (ACT) – a Vinnova Competence Centre The ACT-consortium gathers organizations and companies, all passionate about development of advanced chips, to meet current and future needs by industry and society. The consortiumThe consortium has 17 committed partners ranging from start-ups to multinational companies all passionate about the continued development of our j
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In work package 1 we will develop materials, processes and devices to be used in WP2 and WP3. The topics include:Material synthesis with emphasis on III-V nanowire epitaxial growth both using metal organic vapor phase epitaxy and aerotaxy.Scaling of nanowire growth substrates from individual dies to 100 mm Si wafersNanowire surface passivation for photonic devices and gate-stack optimization for t
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In work package 2 we will explore the integration of photonic device elements with silicon for applications in communication, sensing and power generation. The topics include:Development of epitaxy, material characterization and single pixel elements for infrared detector arraysDesign and fabrication of CMOS-based read-out circuitry for focal plane arraysUsing Nanowire-based photovoltaics for on-c
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In work package 3 we explore the use of 3D integration technologies to enable innovative merging of control electronics and power devices and make an early evaluation of system benefits and technology limitations. The topics include:Characterization and modelling of DC and RF performance of III-V nanowire transistorsFabrication of amplifiers, switches, or detector circuits operating at D-band freq
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Mentor programme
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Earlier exhibitions Students 1995-2004 Students 2005-2014 Students 2015-2024
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1995-1996 Håkan Bengtsson Sofia Bertilsson Mette Björnberg Ulf Carlsson Per Gustafsson Per-Anders Hillgren Hélène Hulterstedt Anna Kindvall Petter Lawenius Annelie Nilsson Henrik Nord Magdolna Szabo 1996-1997 Marie Andersson Marika Bredler Peter Bruhn Björn Carnemalm Margot Edström Lisa Fjellman Ulrika Friberg Fredrik Gustafsson Mette Kander Peter Minorsson Robert Moreau Per Mårtensson Hanna Rydah
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2000-2001Christian AnderssonStine BergerMaria Bustnes www.mariabustnes.infoCarin BlücherCamilla CarlssonYlva FribergEdvard GranAlexander GutkeDag-Are HauganLisa Jeannin www.lisajeannin.comRikard LundstedtMadelene OldemanMagnus OttertunHelena PerssonMagnus Thierfelder
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