Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology
The Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology was established in 2019 under the national project "Science." It specializes in fundamental research on molecular mechanisms of radiation effects on plants and translating these findings into applied solutions for the agro-industrial sector. Key research areas include developing methods to ensure food security and reduce environmental risks under anthropogenic changes. The laboratory team is predominantly composed of young researchers (average age under 35). The laboratory is headed by Dr. Ekaterina V. Bondarenko, Candidate of Biological Sciences (PhD), who succeeded Dr. Polina Yu. Volkova, Doctor of Biological Sciences (DSc), former leading researcher at the Laboratory of Radiobiology and Ecotoxicology of Agricultural Plants. The scientific group actively collaborates with research centers in France, Germany, Belgium, and leading Russian academic institutions.
- CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of plant genomes
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatic methods
- Biochemical research methods
- Gamma irradiation
- Genomic editing
- Metabolomics
- Nanopore sequencing
- Neutron irradiation
- Proton irradiation
- PCR
- Real-time PCR (qPCR)
- Genome-wide and transcriptomic sequencing
- Proteomics
- Sequencing by Sanger
- Pulse-Amplitude-Modulation fluorometry
- 3D clinostating (3D clinostatting)
Research directions
Conducting field and controlled experiments to study the effects of ionizing radiation, both individually and in combination with abiotic stressors, on model and agricultural plants.
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