Discoveries

See the impact of SIRIUS firsthand! This archive showcases exciting discoveries and major breakthroughs made by research groups worldwide. Explore how the power of SIRIUS is elevating small molecule data analysis across diverse fields, including drug discovery, human health, diagnostics, food industry, monitoring, microbiomics, environmental toxicology, and materials science. For an extensive list of publications by independent research groups using the SIRIUS software framework, click here.

Microbial breakdown, facilitated by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, plays a pivotal role in decomposing organic matter. (Image by Thomas Breher on Pixabay)

Discoveries

SIRIUS on the body farm: Investigating microbial decomposers

Microbial decomposers break down human remains, recycling nutrients and influencing ecosystem dynamics. Is there a universal microbial decomposer network that assembles in response to mammalian remains? How does the network and the cadaver-derived nutrient pool change during the decomposition process and can this microbial community change be used for predicting time since death for forensic purposes?

Franziska Hufsky 2024-02-23 No Comments

Current wastewater treatment plants often struggle to effectively remove antibiotics and their transformation products.

Discoveries

Biotransformation of antibiotics in wastewater: A fungal solution investigated with SIRIUS

Antibiotics are crucial for fighting bacterial infections, but the rise of antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health. Beyond healthcare, the presence of antibiotic residues in wastewater exacerbates the problem. Conventional treatment methods often fall short in adequately removing these compounds, perpetuating resistance. Biological processes, such as biotransformation by fungi, have emerged as promising alternatives. Researchers investigated the potential of fungi to transform antibiotics, using SIRIUS and CSI:FingerID to identify degradation products.

Franziska Hufsky 2024-02-09 1 Comment