Discovery and application of plant genes for dopamine biosynthesis and polydopamine production. Commercial Applications Abiotic stress-resistant crops Reduced browning in fruits and vegetables Biomaterials Benefits Improved plant resilience Production of dopamine and other catecholamines Biofuel production from cell walls Food … [Read more...] about Improved Dopamine Production and Polydopamine Advancements via Plant Genetic Engineering 2023-066
Biotechnology
Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
APPLICATIONS: Development of genetically modified crops with increased yield, pest resistance, and improved nutritional content Development of crops with increased resilience to climate change-induced environmental stresses Engineering crops for biofuel production by optimizing growth rates and increasing lipid or carbohydrate content ADVANTAGES: Transform … [Read more...] about Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148
APPLICATIONS: Feedstocks for the production of biofuels and bioproducts ADVANTAGES: Compatible with downstream processes Supported (multi)metallic-nanoparticle (NP) catalysts (lower loading) Improved process economics via catalytic reusability Tunable, allowing for precise control over the production of desired compounds BACKGROUND: Lignin is the … [Read more...] about Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148
One-Pot Golden Gate Cloning via Methylation and Chemically Modified Assisted Tailorable Ends (McMaster) 2023-035
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: DNA Assembly & Cloning Biological Research Sequencing Protein Expression ADVANTAGES: One pot cloning, regardless of internal restriction sites Assembly using various restriction enzymes BACKGROUND: Golden Gate assembly is the preferred DNA assembly technique for repetitive DNA elements and secondary structure, as … [Read more...] about One-Pot Golden Gate Cloning via Methylation and Chemically Modified Assisted Tailorable Ends (McMaster) 2023-035
Biological Production of Triacetic Acid Lactone via Burkholderia Thiolases 2022-151
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of triacetic acid lactone (TAL), a precursor for commodity chemicals, using carbon feedstocks in industrial fields TAL is a precursor for many pharmaceutical drugs and an alternative to petroleum for production of plastic polymers ADVANTAGES: Superior titer, rate, and yield, and titer production of TAL than … [Read more...] about Biological Production of Triacetic Acid Lactone via Burkholderia Thiolases 2022-151