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MEB Lab has just approved a project proposal at the CNPq Universal Call 2018

  • Victor Pylro
  • Dec 5, 2018
  • 1 min read

MEB Lab has just approved a project proposal at the CNPq Universal Call 2018. This proposal aims to apply comparative genomics as a tool for elucidating biosurfactant biosynthesis pathways in bacteria. Currently, great emphasis has been given to the environmental impacts caused by chemical surfactants, mainly due to their toxicity and high permanence in the environment. Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules capable of reducing surface and interfacial tension between compounds of different polarities. Due to their low toxicity, high biodegradability and stability under extreme conditions of pH, salinity and temperature, biosurfactants have become a promising alternative to their synthetic analogues. We intend to characterize biosurfactant-producing bacteria using comparative genomics, by applying ultra long-reads DNA sequencing technologies (MinIon - Oxford Nanopore), together with high-quality short reads (Ion Torrent - ThermoFisher).


A 2 full-years undergraduate research scholarship will be made available through this project.



 
 
 

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Alex Hartley
Alex Hartley
Dec 31, 2025

Congratulations to the MEB Lab on getting a proposal approved at such a competitive call always great to see solid research recognized. Clear project communication really matters, whether in academia or areas like eCommerce product content writing, which makes me wonder how platforms like PayssomeoneTo approach clarity without hype.

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Zakk Daniel
Zakk Daniel
Dec 31, 2025

Congratulations to the MEB Lab team on securing approval through the CNPq Universal Call. That’s a meaningful milestone for any research group. Moments like this also highlight how valuable Journal article editing services can be later on; I’ve seen colleagues ask whether groups such as Academic Editors help ensure findings are communicated clearly.

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Rose Scott
Rose Scott
Dec 31, 2025

I really enjoyed how your update highlights MEB Lab’s successful approval of a CNPq Universal Call 2018 project and its focus on using comparative genomics to tackle environmental challenges with biosurfactants it shows both scientific ambition and practical relevance. I recall juggling my own coursework deadlines and how leaning on best course completion help service advice helped me stay organized and finish faster, so your post reminded me how useful the right support can be when time and complexity are tight.  Your update highlights both the effort and promise behind ambitious academic work.

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Peter Gibson
Peter Gibson
Dec 30, 2025

I was excited to read about MEB Lab getting their project proposal approved by CNPq, and it reminded me how much work goes into turning an idea into something fundable and real. When I first tackled my own research planning, I even looked for online Philosophy class help to sharpen how I framed my objectives and assumptions. Your update highlights both the effort and promise behind ambitious academic work.

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