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New publication: Specificity in obligate symbiosis
Mutualism Lab at the John Innes Centre
New publication: Plant pathogens doubling as insect mutualists
Symbiosis symposium returns to EMBL: The Cellular Mechanics of Symbiosis
Q&A with Current Biology
New lab member: Lisa Reichel
Mutualisms Lab in Barcelona for the European Congress on Evolutionary Biology
Lab retreat in Ringberg Castle
New adventures: Christine
Notice of award: European Research Council
Lab dinner
New publication: Convergent nutritional symbioses in leaf beetles
New publication: Microbial bases of herbivory in beetles
The lab heads to Kyoto: International Congress of Entomology
New lab members: Nomthi Kanyile & Frances Pitsillides
Four years of symbiosis research in Tübingen!
In the media: Why are there so many beetle species?
New publication: Paleocene origin of a digestive symbiosis
Toasting twice
New lab member: Aftab Ayas

Q&A with Current Biology

November 11, 2025

Hassan chatted with the folks at Current Biology about finding beetles, non-linear career paths, and an enduring love of hoops!

New lab member: Lisa Reichel

September 23, 2025

The Mutualisms Lab welcomes its newest member: Lisa Reichel. Lisa is completing her thesis project in the group, together with Christiane Emmerich. Welcome, Lisa!

Mutualisms Lab in Barcelona for the European Congress on Evolutionary Biology

September 22, 2025

A subset of mutualists went to ESEB and heard about some great science while reconnecting with fiends and colleagues, both old and new. Aileen, Marleny, and Hassan all presented talks, while Ayas and Frances showcased two wonderful posters. Special congratulations to Frances, who earned a poster award for her outstanding work on beetle–fungal symbioses!

Lab retreat in Ringberg Castle

July 25, 2025

An amazing retreat spent with Ruth Ley, Thomas Boehm and their groups in Bavaria. Prost!

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