Research Keyword: bioengineering

An Overview of Microorganisms Immobilized in a Gel Structure for the Production of Precursors, Antibiotics, and Valuable Products

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Scientists have developed methods to trap bacteria and fungi inside gel structures, similar to tiny capsules. These immobilized microorganisms can produce antibiotics and other useful medicines more efficiently and continuously than free-floating cells. The gel structures protect the cells, allow them to be reused multiple times, and reduce production costs, making medicine manufacturing faster and cheaper.

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Enhanced extracellular production of laccase in Coprinopsis cinerea by silencing chitinase gene

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Scientists improved the production of laccase, an enzyme with industrial uses in detoxification and food processing, by genetically engineering mushroom cells to have stronger cell walls. By reducing the activity of genes that break down chitin in the cell wall, they created mushroom strains that could better withstand the stirring forces during fermentation, resulting in over twice as much enzyme production. This breakthrough could lead to cheaper, more efficient production of this useful green catalyst on an industrial scale.

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Engineering Strategies for Fungal Cell Disruption in Biotechnological Applications

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Fungi produce valuable products inside their cells like medicines, oils, and natural colors. However, fungal cell walls are very tough and hard to break open compared to bacteria or algae. Scientists have developed various methods to break open fungal cells, ranging from physical approaches like grinding with beads or using sound waves, to gentler chemical and enzymatic methods. The best method depends on the type of fungus, what product you want to extract, and how much you need to make.

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Designers join scientists to make living architecture a reality

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Scientists and designers are working together to create buildings made with living organisms like yeast and fungi that can clean the air, detect hazards, and even repair themselves. These living walls work similar to plants, requiring water and nutrients while providing benefits like removing harmful chemicals and improving air quality. This approach combines nature with architecture to create healthier, more sustainable homes and buildings for the future.

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Mycelial traits and GRSP in enhancing soil stability on cold region highway slopes: Comparative effects of three shrub species

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Researchers studied how fungal networks and proteins in soil help stabilize highway slopes in cold regions. They tested three shrub species on gentle and steep slopes, finding that plants with extensive fungal networks (especially Amorpha fruticosa) were most effective. Interestingly, on steeper slopes, the physical structure of fungal threads was more important than chemical binding proteins, while gentler slopes benefited from both mechanisms working together.

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Recent Advances in Biosynthesis Technology and Future Functional Foods

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Scientists are using engineered microorganisms and advanced fermentation techniques to create healthy food ingredients in a sustainable way. This editorial highlights seven studies showing how these biotechnology approaches improve functional foods, from creating probiotic strains and preserving fish to developing nutrient-enriched biscuits and discovering natural compounds with protective health effects. These innovations offer practical solutions for making foods healthier while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional methods.

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