Microbial systems offer distinct advantages in protein expression, saving costs and time, and offering well-characterized host genetics and ease of scale-up. 2 However, challenges remain in process ...

Scientists have found a way to use common bacteria as tiny, green chemical factories to replace a process that currently ...

The researchers suggest kidney stones should be thought of as an "organic–inorganic biocomposite", where bacterial biofilms make up a key part of the kidney stone, even in cases when conventional ...

Discover proven strategies and innovative technologies to streamline microbial development, from early studies to GMP readiness. Learn from industry experts how to boost productivity, overcome ...

Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body’s defenses and cause disease. While researchers have tried to puzzle out the complicated interactions between ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

This white paper explains the benefits and challenges of microbial-based fermentation for biologics, highlighting why processes often need to be custom-built for each molecule. Outlining a streamlined ...

Iron is well-known for rusting, but this doesn't just happen on contact with oxygen and water. Some bacteria are also able to able to decompose iron anaerobically in a process referred to as ...

When the first human crew lands on the Red Planet, their shelter might not be a prefabricated module from Earth. It could be a structure quite literally grown from Martian soil itself, thanks to an ...

As humanity pushes the boundaries of space exploration, one of the key challenges is how to access resources from distant ...