
Dr. Sidney Becker
Max Planck Research Group Leader
The Principles of Molecular Evolution
Research Interests
Our work centers on developing robust detection methods to investigate the distribution, dynamics, and interdependencies of DNA and RNA modifications, with the goal of clarifying their roles in gene regulation.
To achieve this, we employ chemical, biochemical and molecular biology techniques to create innovative profiling methods. Currently, our research is focused on three main areas:
- Highly sensitive methods for detecting rare genetic modifications
- Novel strategies for the parallel profiling of multiple genetic modifications
- Innovative approaches for de novo enzymatic DNA synthesis
