Our research centers around a range of subjects related to microbial environmental metagenomics, such as bacterial adaptation, horizontal gene transfer, and bioengineering. The scientific questions raised often require novel methodological approaches. Environmental metagenomic techniques have been developed including methods for extracting high molecular weight DNA, construction and high-density screening of clone libraries, microarray analyses, and sequencing.

Fate of Transgenes from Genetically Modified Plants (GMOs)

Lightning Induced Gene Transfer

Adaptation to Extreme Environments: The Case of Nickel Rich New Caledonia Soil

Bacterial Adaptation to Chlorinated Compounds (chlorinated solvents, lindane, PCBs)

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC)

Accessing Microbial Diversity for Drug Discovery and Assessing Antibiotic Resistance Gene Dispersion

Horizontal Gene Transfer

In addition, we collaborate with others on:

Microbial Ecology of Human Digestive Tract

Mercury Resistant Bacteria in Polar Regions (e.g., Arctic snow)

Microbial Ecology of Earthworm soil