
The thematic axis « Carbon assimilation/CO2 cycle » is a growing axis in the laboratory, gathering members from 5 teams (BIP01, BIP02, BIP06, BIP07, BIP09).
The teams in BIP focus on different aspects of the carbon cycle, like oxygenic photosynthesis and its regulation, the study of the biological mechanisms of CO2 concentration or the study of the enzymes involved in anaerobic carbon fixation, like formate dehydrogenases or CO dehydrogenases. The research is based on a wide range of technics, from molecular biology, omics, to spectroscopy (EPR, NMR) and electrochemistry.
Our research is fundamental, and focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms. However, it could also contribute to more applied research on the capture and use of CO2, for instance by improving the efficiency of natural photosynthesis or inspiring the design of new efficient catalysts for the reduction of CO2 into fuels.