📆Glyco@Club Kick-Off Day on March 26th 2026 (12.30PM – 5PM) ! This event is open to every PhD student or post-doctoral fellow in glycosciences in Grenoble. Registration is free but mandatory before March 19th : glycoalps.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/news/glycocl... @cnrs.fr @glyco-alps.bsky.social

"Antiadhesive glycoconjugate metal complexes targeting pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans" Open access 💪 hal.science/hal-05145635v1 @cnrs.fr @glyco-alps.bsky.social @labexarcane.bsky.social

New publication from @anneimb.bsky.social, E. Gillon, and collaborators from School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Trinity College, Technological University, Maynooth Univ. & Univ. of Manchester.

New review from @anneimb.bsky.social "Lectins in the sweet strategy of lung pathogens: from structural glycobiology to design of glycomimetic pathoblockers" Open access 👍 hal.science/hal-05388018v1 @cnrs.fr @glyco-alps.bsky.social @labexarcane.bsky.social

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New publication from A. Varrot and collaborators from HIPS, UKS, DZIF, Mahidol University and Roche Pharma : "The Parkinson's disease drug Tolcapone and analogues are potent glycomimetic lectin inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa LecA" Open access 👍 hal.science/hal-05345236

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New publication from S. Fort, S. Cottaz, E. Richard-Millot, S. Pradeau, S. Armand and collaborators from Institut de Biologie Structurale : Glycosynthase-Based Synthesis of Peptidoglycan Oligosaccharides to Address Bacterial Cell-Wall Elongation Processes Open access 👍 hal.science/hal-05527575

New publication from Y. Nishiyama and Y. Ogawa + collaborators from Jilin Univ. Beijing Institute of Technology and Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces : "Right-Handed Chiral Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystal Films" Open access hal.science/hal-05522715v1 @cnrs.fr

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New publication from J-L. Putaux and coll. from Yamagata Univ. & Nagoya Univ. : "Cyclodextrin-Supported Passerini Three-Component Reaction as a Synthetic Platform for Homogeneous Modification of Carboxymethylcellulose in Aqueous Media" Open access 👏 hal.science/hal-05263316

New publication from R. Borsali and coll. from National Taiwan Univ. : "Oligosaccharide Block Copolymers with Branched Architectures and Channel Energy Level Optimizations for High-Performance Floating Gate Phototransistor Memory" Open access 💪https://hal.science/hal-05377977v1 @cnrs.fr

New publication from J-L/Putaux and collaborators from LaMaCop, IMMM and SME : "Harnessing chitin nanocrystals and PEDOT nanocomposites: Toward eco-friendly conductive materials for supercapacitor applications" Open access 👍https://cnrs.hal.science/hal-05232337/ @cnrs.fr

New publication from J-L. Putaux & C. Lancelon-Pin, and collaborators from @cea.fr & Aix Marseille Université : "Microalgae, sunlight, and starch: low cell concentration is optimal for outdoor production under nutrient stress" Open access👌 ➡️ hal.science/hal-05442643/ @cnrs.fr

@cnrs.fr @agencerecherche.bsky.social / the GAGs- NanoSensor project (ANR-21-CE11-0011).

New publication from E. Richard-Millot & B. Priem, and coll. from Univ. Paris-Saclay, Univ. Evry, CY Cergy Paris Univ.: Structurally defined synthetic heparin oligosaccharides reveal unique signatures for nanopore structural analysis of GAGs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Avalaible in open access👍 cnrs.hal.science/hal-05371837

New publication from J-L. Putaux and coll. from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University & University of Sfax ! "Phosphorylated lignin–cellulose nanofibrils for multifunctional PVA composites with UV-absorption and flame-retardancy" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @cnrs.fr

New publication from R. Borsali and coll. from Ghent Univ.,Hokkaido Univ., National Taiwan Univ., Kanazawa Univ. & National Central Univ. ! "Self-assembly of dextran-solanesol block copolymers into spherical micelles for photostabilization of quercetin" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New publication from R. Borsali & coll. from Hokkaido Univ. & National Tsing Hua Univ. : "Microphase separation in maltooligosaccharide-based block co-oligomers with dominant sugar volume fractions: Toward a comprehensive understanding of the phase behavior" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New pubnlication from R. Borsali and collaborators from National Taiwan University & Kyushu University : "Sugar-functionalized carbon nanotubes in aqueous dispersions: Tailoring interfaces for thermoelectric energy harvesting" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @cnrs.fr

New publication from Y. Nishiyama and collaborators from Chinese Academy of Sciences: "Regulating supramolecular structure to enhance the ductility of regenerated cellulose films from ionic liquid solution" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @cnrs.fr

We are pleased to announce the renewal of the joint research laboratory between FunCell and the CNRS / Cermav 👏 @cnrs.fr

The Pierre Süe Prize 2025 is awarded to Anne Imberty ! cermav.cnrs.fr/en/the-pierr... @cnrs.fr @cnrsalpes.bsky.social

La start-up AIS BIOTECH est à la une du Journal des Entreprises ! Ce projet est issu des travaux du laboratoire financés par le @cnrs.fr et Linksium, et accompagnés par CNRS Innovation Toutes nos félicitations à l'équipe ! www.lejournaldesentreprises.com/article/ais-...

It also explores various alternative materials, including bio-based biodegradable polymers, as viable alternatives to conventional plastics. @cnrs.fr

This book is aimed at specialists in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and polymer chemistry, as well as the general public interested in scientific solutions to the problem of plastic pollution.

Proud of our colleague Serge Pérez who published that book with Jean-Luc Wertz et Jean-Pierre Mercier ! "Plastics in the Oceans" www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1... www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1... @cnrs.fr

Workshop “Wood and fibers” on December 15th and 16th, 2025 @ Cermav ! This workshop will focus on wood and its transport properties in relation to morphology. More information and contact ➡️https://cermav.cnrs.fr/en/workshop-wood-and-fibers-on-december-15th-and-16th-2025-cermav/

Romain Bordage’s PhD defense on December 15th, 2025! “Spontaneous and mechanically-assisted water transport in beech wood: investigation using X-ray tomography and digital volume correlation” co-supervision @cermav.bsky.social & 3SR Info. & abstract : cermav.cnrs.fr/en/romain-bo... @cnrs.fr

Claire HOA-REN’s thesis defense on December 5th, 2025 ! “Design of programmable shape-morphing hydrogels based on biocompatible polysaccharides and fibers” Joint supervision of R. MICHEL & R. AUZELY-VELTY Abstract ➡️https://cermav.cnrs.fr/en/claire-hoa-rens-thesis-defense-on-december-5th-2025/

Batoul Moubarak’s thesis defense on November 20th, 2025 ! She completed her doctoral thesis, entitled “Understanding the Biochemical Function and Evolutionary Diversification of Galactolipid Synthases” under the joint supervision of C. Breton (Cermav) and E. Maréchal (LPCV). Abstract available ➡️

New article from B. JEAN in coll. w/ LRP lab, @esrf.fr , Laboratoire de Physique @ensdelyon.bsky.social & Univ.Lyon : Structural mechanisms of cellulose-based nanocomposites mimicking the structure of articular cartilage under uniaxial compression probed by in situ SAXS Open access👌 @cnrs.fr

New publication from @s-halila.bsky.social and R. Borsali in collaboration w/ @ufsm.bsky.social 👍 "Maltoheptaose-based block copolymer nanoparticles containing magnesium phthalocyanine: Formulation, photodynamic activity, release kinetic, toxicity, and biodistribution" @cnrs.fr

New publication from J. Cosas, O. Hamzah, B. Jean, J-L. Putaux, L. Heux, Y. Nishiyama & F. Dahlem in collaboration with STEP Lab : Interface chemical mapping of sulfonated cellulose nanocrystal/sPEEK nanocomposites Open access➡️ hal.science/hal-05206697v1 👍 @cnrs.fr @cea.fr

Ne review about Lectins from @anneimb.bsky.social in coll. w/ M. Fares & A. Titz : "Bacterial lectins: multifunctional tools in pathogenesis and possible drug targets" Open access➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 👍 @cnrs.fr @costprogramme.bsky.social

New publication S. Mathieu, M. Loiodice, L. Poulet, S. Drouillard and W. helbert in collaboration w/ LBBE lab and @usask.ca "The porphyran degradation system is complete, phylogenetically and geographically diverse across the gut microbiota of East Asian populations" Open access 👍 @cnrs.fr

New publication from S. Pérez in collaboration with @univlorraine.bsky.social @umontpellier.bsky.social 👍 "Stoichiometric insights into SARS-CoV-2 spike–ACE2 binding across variants" Open access ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @cnrs.fr

New publication from R. Borsali in collaboration w/ @hokkaido-univ.bsky.social , National Tsing Hua University, "POSS–Oligosaccharide Hybrid Materials as a Versatile Platform for Constructing Unique Spherical Phases" pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... @cnrs.fr

New publication from Y. Ogawa in collaboration with @universitypress.cambridge.org @mpici.bsky.social Hiroshima University 👍 "Tailoring the Morphology of Cellulose Nanocrystals via Controlled Aggregation" Open access ! @cnrs.fr @agencerecherche.bsky.social @glyco-alps.bsky.social

New publication feat. W. Helbert in coll. w/ @afmblab.bsky.social and Technical University of Denmark "Division of the large and multifunctional glycoside hydrolase family 2: high functional specificity and biochemical assays in the uncharacterized subfamilies"

New publication from S. Cottaz & S. Fort with @lipme-toulouse.bsky.social , IPS2, BIA, @inrae-lyon-gre.bsky.social , Limagrain, Southwest Univ. : "Several groups of LysM-RLKs are involved in symbiotic signal perception and arbuscular mycorrhiza establishment" Open access hal.science/hal-05203846/

New publication from J-L. Putaux, Y. Nishiyama and Y. Ogawa and collaborators from @uni-graz.at Chalmers University of Technology @aalto.fi "Visualization of Cellulose Structures with Cesium Labeling and Cryo-STEM" Open access➡️https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/smll.202500351

New publication from S. Fort in collaboration with @lrsv-toulouse.bsky.social and @lipme-toulouse.bsky.social 👍 : "A plant Lysin Motif Receptor-Like Kinase plays an ancestral function in mycorrhiza" Open access ➡️ www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... @cnrs.fr @agencerecherche.bsky.social

Have you ever watched the video we made to present our reseach activities ? Some say it's a good one :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn8j...

Collaborators : Softmat IDeAS ICT-PTE ICT MCD @cnrs.fr @agencerecherche.bsky.social

New publication from J-L. Putaux and collaborators : "Characterization of Polymer Nanoparticles: An Educational Case Based on PEO–PCL Self-Assemblies Illustrating the Pitfalls to be Avoided" Open access hal.science/hal-05100358v1

Collaborators from : Università degli Studi di Milano = University of Milan University of Saarland Universität des Saarlandes @cnrs.fr COST action @esrf.fr @synchrotron.bsky.social @embl.org

New publication from A. Varrot and collaborators : Toward Dual-Target Glycomimetics against Two Bacterial Lectins to Fight Pseudomonas aeruginosa–Burkholderia cenocepacia Infections: A Biophysical Study Open access hal.science/hal-05061662v1

New publication from S. Fort and collaborators from Aarhus University, Oklahoma State University, Department of Plant Sciences (Cambridge, UK) Open access ➡️ cyu.hal.science/LABEX_ARCANE... @cnrs.fr @agencerecherche.bsky.social @glyco-alps.bsky.social @labexarcane.bsky.social