Investigating Conserved Host Pathways Linking Microbial Detection with Development — NSF Award to San Diego State University Found
Living systems have evolved highly precise ways to sense and respond to microbial cues, yet the rules governing these interactions remain unclear. Understanding these mechanisms is essential not only for biology, but also for advancing biotechnology platforms that harness microbial products to control cell behavior. Th
| Award title | Investigating Conserved Host Pathways Linking Microbial Detection with Development |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2539174 |
| Awardee | San Diego State University Foundation |
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Amount obligated | $855,892 |
| Principal investigator | Nicholas Shikuma |
| Program | Cross-BIO Activities |
| Start date | 06/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Living systems have evolved highly precise ways to sense and respond to microbial cues, yet the rules governing these interactions remain unclear. Understanding these mechanisms is essential not only for biology, but also for advancing biotechnology platforms that harness microbial products to control cell behavior. This project addresses a fundamental question in biology: how do animals interpret microbial cues to regulate development. By revealing how conserved biological pathways link bacteri |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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