Spotlight on the microbial world at the Researchers’ Days

On 25-26 November 2022, the LCSB participated in the Researchers’ Days with a booth dedicated to microorganisms and how scientists study them in the lab. Organised by the Systems Ecology group, the activities were a success, attracting hundreds of visitors – young and old – keen to observe microbes under a microscope, to inflate balloons with yeasts and to extract DNA from their saliva!

Organised biyearly by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), the Researchers’ Days offer scientists a unique platform to present their work to a large audience. Visitors can conduct hands-on experiments and get a first insight into the world of research. In 2022, visitors of the LCSB booth were invited to discover where microscopically small organisms can be found, from the harshest environments on our planet to the inside of our gut, and how they help to keep us healthy.

A team of energetic researchers guided visitors through the different experiments and provided explanations. A big thank you for their time and enthusiasm to Amelie, Bérénice, Catherine, Charlotte, Gianfranco, Madita, Mara, Pau, Polina and Susheel! ¢