@CJHoweLab

Photosynthesis research group @Cambridge_Uni. Biochemistry of Photosynthesis • Chloroplast Organisation and Evolution • Bioenergy and Biophotovoltaics.

howe.bioc.cam.ac.uk
Joined October 2019
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Our latest paper is out now in @J_A_C_S. In this study we tried to push the limits of #electrochemistry beyond proteins, to studying entire pathways of biological electron transfer ⚡️🦠. Here's a summary 🧵 (1/10) pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Dissecting Bioelectrical Networks in Photosynthetic Membranes with Electrochemistry

Abstract. Photosynthetic membranes contain complex networks of redox proteins and molecules, which direct electrons along various energy-to-chemical interc

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A paper published in @CurrentBiology by Alberto Scarampi and colleagues in @CJHoweLab adds significantly to our understanding of bacterial evolution by showing how #cyanobacteria can rapidly develop resistance to a #herbicide. Read more: bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/howe-gro…
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Here's something a little different to our usual research. In our new perspective out now in Applied Phycology (@bps_algae), we describe how you can use the electrical signals of algae to generate music 🦠⚡️🎵. 🧵1/12 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Algal biomusic generation

Technologies which can generate music with limited human intervention are a longstanding area of investigation for musicians and musicologists, with particular interest in how these technologies ca...

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Thanks so much to the @ColloidsGroup for selecting me for this award!
Cambridge Biochemistry@CamBiochem17 Sep 2024
Congratulations to Joshua Lawrence (@JMLawrence_), who has received the Katharine Burr Blodgett Award and the H. E. Woodman Prize for his doctoral research in @CJHoweLab on the development of bio-electrodes: bioc.cam.ac.uk/news/joshua-l…
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I’m having a fun time @2024_ePS2 in Padova, speaking about photosynthesis and my soon-to-be-done PhD project on cytochrome c6A. Just before I got to explore the botanic garden as well and here’s a cool tree for you to admire 🌳
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Here is a preprint of a cyanobacteria and light-activated extracellular electron transfer (exoelectrogenesis) story from my PhD. Removing the exopolysaccharides around the cells increased the photo-current we could harvest from them ☀️🟢⚡️
bioRxiv Microbiology@biorxiv_micrbio10 Feb 2024
Fourfold increase in photocurrent generation of Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 by exopolysaccharide deprivation biorxiv.org/cgi/content/shor… #biorxiv_micrbio
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We are very pleased to invite applications for an exciting new position of Professor of Synthetic Biology or Engineering Biology. Come and work with us and our @EngBioIRC group to build bridges across @Cambridge_Uni. More details here: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/43556/
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🔬Are you interested in a career in research? Applications are now open for the 2024 Experience Postgrad Life Sciences programme - a paid 8-week summer internship @Cambridge_Uni and @CorpusCambridge. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3FYSfVA #LifeSciences #PhD
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Oxford really outdid itself to welcome us for #PlastidPreview 2023! Beautiful sunshine, beautiful @NewCollegeOx and beautiful science. I had fun presenting my project and wanted to thank the organisers @janirbolla @PaulJarvisLab! #photosynthesis
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Chris Howe (@CJHoweLab ) gave a lecture and unveiled a new plaque outside the Eagle pub recognising the contributions of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins to the discovery of the structure of DNA, as well as Crick and Watson 70 years ago: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ca…

Cambridge pub's blue plaque replaced to recognise Rosalind Franklin

The old plaque commemorated Francis Crick and James Watson, but did not mention Rosalind Franklin.

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Photosynthetic electron transport chains can be 'rewired' for solar-powered electricity and chemical production. Check out our @natrevbioeng review for insights into this exciting research field ☀️🌱⚡️🧪 #Photosynthesis #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability rdcu.be/dj6CW
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How can we engineer photosynthesis? Read the new Review by @JZhangLab @CJHoweLab et al, discussing how electrons from photosynthetic electron transport chains can be rewired for solar-powered electricity generation and chemical synthesis @Cambridge_Uni nature.com/articles/s44222-0…
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Close to the end of my exciting time in @PhotoMicrobes group @UniTurku, it was great to present my work on cytochrome c6A and its evolution at the Plant Unit Seminar. I’m usually a bit nervous before giving talks but during, I realise it’s one of the most fun parts of the job!
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How early can we steal electrons from photosynthesis for renewables applications? Our work on ultrafast spectroscopy and electrochemistry is out now in @Nature. Here’s a summary of our findings … 1/12 nature.com/articles/s41586-0… ⚡️Artwork by @robin_csh
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A very Corpus collaboration that results in new research published in @Nature on 'hacking' photosynthesis by @tomi_baikie @lauratwey et al @JZhangLab @CJHoweLab 2 of 2 @Cambridge_Uni bit.ly/42x8djK
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Photosynthesis- the latest 'must have' accessory and how eukaryotes like stealing it! authors.elsevier.com/a/1gkk6… with @CJHoweLab
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Huge congrats to @bartosz_witek for winning the poster prize for his work on engineering microbial communities for use in bioelectrochemical systems! Winning his first poster prize at #xmasbioenergetics meeting 🥳🤓 #postersneedboxes
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Exciting day at @BiochemSoc‘s #xmasbioenergetics meeting. Thanks to the organisers for selecting me to present our work in @CJHoweLab on the evolution of the cytochrome c6 family of proteins. #christmasjumperconference
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Super excited for the Protistology UK meeting in the @NHM_London 😮😮
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#photosynthesisinvenice has been a blast. Super exciting science and great company! Thanks to the organisers and everyone who joined (Pictures shows the @CJHoweLab delegation (@scaralbi, @JLawrence_96 and me) enjoying the coffee break and aperitivo on Giudecca with lovely people)
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