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The potential of copper oxide nanoparticles in nanomedicine: A comprehensive review

Nanotechnology is a modern scientific discipline that uses nanoparticles of metals like copper, silver, gold, platinum, and zinc for various applications. Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) are effective...

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Unraveling current breakthroughs in Scorodocarpus borneensis phytochemical therapeutics: A systematic review

Scorodocarpus borneensis, also known as the Kulim tree or Garlic tree, has been consumed by the local communities in Southeast Asia as traditional spice using its old leaves, stem bark, and seeds. The...

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CRISPR/Cas9 improves targeted knock-in efficiency in Aspergillusoryzae

Aspergillus oryzae is an important fungus in food and industrial enzyme production. In A. oryzae, targeted knock-in transformation is primarily limited to homologous recombination (HR)-based systems,...

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Incorporating omics-based tools into endophytic fungal research

Fungal endophytes are valuable sources of bioactive compounds with diverse applications. The exploration of these compounds not only contributes to our understanding of ecological interactions but also...

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Identifying Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella sorokiniana as sustainable organisms to bioconvert glucosamine into valuable biomass

Chitin is a major component of various wastes such as crustacean shells, filamentous fungi, and insects. Recently, food-safe biological and chemical processes converting chitin to glucosamine have been...

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Engineered microbial consortia for next-generation feedstocks

Addressing urgent environmental challenges, this commentary emphasizes the need for green, bio-based solutions in chemical production from renewable feedstocks. It highlights advanced metabolic engineering...

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Unlocking the potential of biosurfactants: Innovations in metabolic and genetic engineering for sustainable industrial and environmental solutions

Biosurfactants, synthesized by microorganisms, hold potential for various industrial and environmental applications due to their surface-active properties and biodegradability. Metabolic and genetic...

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aXonica: A support package for MRI based Neuroimaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) assists in studying the nervous system. MRI scans undergo significant processing before presenting the final images to medical practitioners. These processes are executed...

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The role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its recombinant pro-isoforms in depressive disorder: Open questions

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Mevalonate secretion is not mediated by a singular non-essential transporter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Isoprenoids are highly valued targets for microbial chemical production, allowing the creation of fragrances, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals from renewable carbon feedstocks. To increase isoprenoid production,...

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The future of cell-free synthetic biology

Cell-free synthetic biology aims at the targeted replication, design, and modification of life processes in open systems by breaking free of constraints such as cell membrane barriers and living cell...

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Screening, characterization, and production of Bacillus cereus (S55) bioflocculant isolated from soil for application in wastewater treatment

This research evaluated a bacterial strain, Bacillus cereus (S55), isolated from the soil for its bioflocculant production capabilities. The strain was identified through morphological and 16s rRNA...

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Biotechnology Notes: A Year of Milestones

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A comparative exploration of mRNA capping enzymes

With the wide application of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in medicine and vaccine fields, higher requirements are put forward for mRNA expression efficiency in vivo. Since the 5′ cap structure can...

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Fine-tuning the cell morphology of Corynebacterium glutamicum via dual-valve regulation for enhanced hyaluronic acid production

Enhanced synthesis of hyaluronic acid (HA) with recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum as production host was achieved in this work. Hyaluronan synthase (HAS), which is a membrane protein acting as...

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Characterization and bioactive component analysis of filamentous bacterium XJ-16

Actinomycetes, which can produce a variety of bioactive compounds in the metabolic process, is one of the important sources of novel drugs, enzymes, anti-tumor drugs and enzyme inhibitors. It has been...

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A facile microfluidic chip design for DNA detection using dengue serotypes as a proof-of-concept case study

Dengue fever is caused by any of the four serotypes of dengue viruses, DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 spread by mosquito bites and is important to distinguish between them due to lack of cross-protective...

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The electrical transport and antibacterial properties of Fe doped MgO nanoparticles synthesized by a soft chemical technique

Fe doped MgO nanoparticles were synthesized using a straightforward soft chemical method. We conducted a comprehensive examination of the electrical properties of Fe-doped MgO nanoparticles with a crystalline...

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Synthetic biology in Indonesia: Potential and projection in a country with mega biodiversity

Synthetic biology has gained many interest around the globe in the last two decades, not only due to its rapid development but also the potential to provide addressable solutions using standardized...

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Potential application of menadione for antimicrobial coating of surgical sutures

Staphylococcal-associated surgical site infections (SSI) are common nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities worldwide. The use of antiseptic-coated sutures has been recommended to minimise the...

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Bio-conversion of organic wastes towards polyhydroxyalkanoates

The bio-manufacturing of products with substantial commercial value, particularly polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), using cost-effective carbon sources through microorganisms, has garnered heightened attention...

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Circular mRNA: A novel therapeutic agent

Circular mRNA (circmRNA) is a covalent closed loop formed by reverse splicing of the 3′ end to the 5′ end of mRNA. Compared to traditional linear mRNAs, circmRNAs can mediate efficient, stable, and...

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2023 The 1st National Competition of “Bloomag Cup” in CO2 capture, conversion, and utilization

The inaugural National Competition for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Conversion and Utilization Innovation (“Bloomag Cup”) was successfully held on July 30, 2023 in Beijing. This competition was initiated...

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