The DFG will fund the program of emphasis on inidividuality of bacteria which is coordinated by CIPSM's Kirsten Jung. In this program scientists from a range of disciplines are trying to show whether or not bacteria of a population which are genetically identical and have the same phenotype show the same properties and behave in the same manner or not. The DFG funds this program with 5,8 Mio. Euro over a period of three years.