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Jie Xiao
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Single molecule biophysicist and microbiologist
Research technologist position available in the Xiao lab: We are looking for a talented recent college graduate interested in learning how a single-molecule imaging lab operates to join our team. Check it out here: hiring.jhu.edu/careers?quer...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
‘Chromosomal Topological Domain Formation Modulates Transcription and the Coupling of Neighboring Genes in Escherichia coli‘ by Drs. Nico Yehya, Christopher Bohrer, and collaborators, is now available on bioRxiv. Check it out! doi: doi.org/10.1101/2025...
Chromosomal Topological Domain Formation Modulates Transcription and the Coupling of Neighboring Genes in Escherichia coli
Chromosomal topology and transcription are tightly coupled, yet the quantitative impact of topological constraints on transcription, supercoiling, and the potential coupling between neighboring genes ...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I'm very proud of Boaz Goldberg, my undergraduate student, who just published a first-authored paper on ‘Differential effect of supercoiling on bacterial transcription in topological domains‘ in PLoS Computational Biology. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1012764
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us at the BPS Thematic Meeting on Spatial Organizations of Biological Functions in beautiful Bangalore, India! The early registration deadline is July 21st, 2025. www.biophysics.org/meetings-eve...
June 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our new paper on FtsN is out! Now there are three tracks for organized cell wall constriction-- the old, boring E. coli always manages to surprise us.

A special shout-out to all the people who made this work possible, especially Dr. Jason Lyu, and Dr. David Weiss.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Third track model for coordination of septal peptidoglycan synthesis and degradation by FtsN in Escherichia coli - Nature Microbiology
Partitioning of FtsN and the septal peptidoglycan synthesis complex between an active synthesis track and an inactive denuded glycan track coordinates opposing peptidoglycan synthesis and degradation ...
www.nature.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Join us! Women in Biophysics: journeys and challenges

Monday, March 24th, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST

Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Four prominent women biophysicists will share their experiences in life and career. Join us for this unique opportunity featuring live interviews!
March 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM