Research Articles
The Hidden World of Fungal Chemicals: From Penicillin to Future Medicines
Explore the fascinating world of fungal secondary metabolites and their applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
The Marine Microbe's Secret: A Tiny Molecule Revolutionizing Cancer Therapy
Discover how salinosporamide A from marine bacteria is transforming cancer treatment through innovative biosynthetic engineering approaches.
The Orange Revolution: Supercharging Yeast to Brew Vitamin A
Discover how scientists are engineering Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to produce β-carotene through advanced metabolic engineering and the multivesicular body pathway.
Unlocking Nature's Factory: How CRISPR Is Supercharging a Unique Yeast
Explore how CRISPR-based gene expression toolkit is unlocking the full potential of Yarrowia lipolytica for sustainable bioproduction.
Nature's Tiny Factories: The Botanical Wonder Behind Cancer-Fighting Alkaloids
Explore how the Madagascar periwinkle produces powerful anticancer compounds and the biotechnology revolutionizing their production.
Yeast Cell Factories: Programming Nature's Tiny Miracle Workers
Explore recent advances in yeast cell factories and how synthetic biology is transforming these microorganisms into efficient production platforms for pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and sustainable chemicals.
How a Single Protein Controls Medicinal Compound Production in a Chinese Herb
Discover how the SmEIL1 transcription factor regulates tanshinone production in Salvia miltiorrhiza through ethylene signaling pathways.
The Glutathione Revolution: How Yeast Became a Powerhouse Antioxidant Factory
Explore how yeast cells are engineered to produce glutathione, a crucial antioxidant with applications in health, food preservation, and pharmaceuticals.
Green Plastic from Bacteria: Engineering E. coli to Brew Sustainable Polymers
Discover how scientists are engineering E. coli bacteria to produce sustainable PHBV bioplastics from glucose, offering an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
The Microbial Factory: Engineering Superbugs to Brew Biofuel
Discover how scientists are engineering specialized platform strains and pioneering new tools to transform organic waste into renewable biofuel through anaerobic bioprocessing.