News How cholera bacteria swap defenses against virusesPublished:10.04.26 — EPFL researchers show that cholera bacteria can exchange protective genes, including antiviral immune systems, when they live in aquatic environments. The finding helps explain how these pathogens survive viral attacks and evolve in marine habitats.New paper by Blokesch lab published in SciencePublished:09.04.26 — Our study on competence-mediated diversification of Vibrio cholerae integrons was published today.Congratulations, Dr. Fetz!Published:20.03.26 — Céline Fetz received her PhD diplomaNothing can scare our lab manager Sandrine…..Published:20.03.26 — Funny T-shirt for Sandrine!Sebastian joins the Blokesch lab as a new postdocPublished:03.03.26 — We are excited to welcome Sebastian Rowe to the team.Minhui Oh joined the Blokesch labPublished:15.01.26 — Our new admin assistant Minhui Oh joined the group on Jan 15th 2026. Happy 3-kings day from the Blokesch labPublished:08.01.26 — Galette des Rois (Three Kings Cake) for the team – yummyDanyuan Li joins the Blokesch lab as new postdocPublished:08.01.26 — The Blokesch lab welcomes Danyuan LiBlokesch Lab Enjoys Wine Tasting, Dinner, and Secret Santa EveningPublished:13.12.25 — End-of-Year Event in the Blokesch Lab: Wine Tasting, Dinner, and Gift ExchangeCongratulations to Marianne on receiving an EMBO FellowshipPublished:10.12.25 — EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Awarded to Marianne BrocAll news