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View article: A rapid CAT transformation protocol and nuclear transgene expression tools for metabolic engineering in Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D
A rapid CAT transformation protocol and nuclear transgene expression tools for metabolic engineering in Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D Open
The eukaryotic red alga Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D is an emerging algal host for synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Its small nuclear genome (16.5 Mb; 4775 genes), low intron content (39), stable transgene expression, and capaci…
View article: A rapid CAT transformation protocol and nuclear transgene expression tools for metabolic engineering in<i>Cyanidioschyzon merolae</i>10D
A rapid CAT transformation protocol and nuclear transgene expression tools for metabolic engineering in<i>Cyanidioschyzon merolae</i>10D Open
The eukaryotic red alga Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D is an emerging algal host for synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Its small nuclear genome (16.5 Mb; 4775 genes), low intron content (38), stable transgene expression, and capaci…
View article: Methods of increasing biomass productivity in algae cultures
Methods of increasing biomass productivity in algae cultures Open
The present disclosure relates to methods of culturing algae that overcomes catabolic repression of photosynthesis in mixotrophic growth.
View article: Engineered ketocarotenoid biosynthesis in the polyextremophilic red microalga Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D
Engineered ketocarotenoid biosynthesis in the polyextremophilic red microalga Cyanidioschyzon merolae 10D Open
The polyextremophilic Cyanidiophyceae are eukaryotic red microalgae with promising biotechnological properties arising from their low pH and elevated temperature requirements which can minimize culture contamination at scale. Cyanidioschyz…
View article: Engineered ketocarotenoid biosynthesis in the polyextremophilic red microalga<i>Cyanidioschyzon merolae</i>10D
Engineered ketocarotenoid biosynthesis in the polyextremophilic red microalga<i>Cyanidioschyzon merolae</i>10D Open
The polyextremophilic Cyanidiales are eukaryotic red microalgae with promising biotechnological properties arising from their low pH and elevated temperature requirements which can minimize culture contamination at scale. Cyanidioschyzon m…
View article: Fused thiophene-based conjugated polymers and their use in optoelectronic devices
Fused thiophene-based conjugated polymers and their use in optoelectronic devices Open
The present teachings relate to certain polymeric compounds and their use as organic semiconductors in organic and hybrid optical, optoelectronic, and/or electronic devices such as photovoltaic cells, light emitting diodes, light emitting …
View article: A Novel Platform for Algal Biomass Production Using Cellulosic Mixotrophy (CeMix) (Final Technical Report)
A Novel Platform for Algal Biomass Production Using Cellulosic Mixotrophy (CeMix) (Final Technical Report) Open
This novel project, branded CeMIX for cellulosic mixotrophy, targets solutions for several technological barriers limiting the deployment of algae cultivation in sunny, arid regions (specifically the southwest United States). Opening up th…
View article: The genomes of polyextremophilic cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions
The genomes of polyextremophilic cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions Open
The role and extent of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in eukaryotes are hotly disputed topics that impact our understanding of the origin of metabolic processes and the role of organelles in cellular evolution. We addressed this issue by a…
View article: Author response: The genomes of polyextremophilic cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions
Author response: The genomes of polyextremophilic cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions Open
Article Figures and data Abstract Introduction Results Discussion Materials and methods Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Data availability References Decision letter Author response Article and author information Metr…
View article: Phytoene Accumulation in the Novel Microalga Chlorococcum sp. Using the Pigment Synthesis Inhibitor Fluridone
Phytoene Accumulation in the Novel Microalga Chlorococcum sp. Using the Pigment Synthesis Inhibitor Fluridone Open
Carotenoids are lipophilic pigments found in plants and algae, as well as some bacteria, archaea, and fungi that serve two functions—(1) as light harvesting molecules—primary carotenoids, and (2) as antioxidants, acting against reactive ox…
View article: The genomes of polyextremophilic Cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions
The genomes of polyextremophilic Cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions Open
The role and extent of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in eukaryotes are hotly disputed topics that impact our understanding regarding the origin of metabolic processes and the role of organelles in cellular evolution. We addressed this iss…
View article: Review of the cultivation program within the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts
Review of the cultivation program within the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Open
The cultivation efforts within the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB) were developed to provide four major goals for the consortium, which included biomass production for downstream experimentation, development…