Microbial biomineralization is one of the mechanisms by which microorganisms impact their environment, and it is increasingly regarded as an important driving force in the chemical, geological and biological evolution of Earth throughout its history. Our research focuses on deciphering the molecular-level mechanisms of microbial biomineralization, understanding its impact on modern and ancient environments, and using it as a tool for tracing microbial activity in the geological record. Recently, we have been interested in exploring the role of sulfur minerals in prebiotic chemistry and protocells formation, as well as in generating false positives for the search of life on early Earth and Mars.
