Biotecnología

Biotecnología

Anti-biofilm activity of marine algae-derived bioactive compounds
16/04/2024 - A large number of microbial species tend to communicate and produce biofilm which causes numerous microbial infections, antibiotic resistance, and economic problems across different industries....
Algae as an alternative source of protein in poultry diets for sustainable production and disease resistance: present status and future considerations
16/04/2024 - Integrating algae into poultry diets offers a promising avenue for enhancing nutrition, boosting sustainability efforts, and potentially stimulating disease resistance. This comprehensive review...
American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus: Reptilia: Crocodilidae) visiting the facilities of a freshwater aquaculture of the Northern Pacific region, Costa Rica, carry tetracycline-resistant Escherichia coli
08/04/2024 - Apex predators are exposed to antimicrobial compounds and resistant microbes, which accumulate at different trophic levels of the related ecosystems. The study aimed to characterize the presence and...
Repeated co-option of HMG-box genes for sex determination in brown algae and animals | Science
24/03/2024 - Identification of the brown algal master sex factor reveals that animals and seaweeds have converged on male sex determination.
Algae-Mediated Removal of Prevalent Genotoxic Antibiotics: Molecular Perspective on Algae-Bacteria Consortia and Bioreactor-Based Strategies
22/03/2024 - Abstract Antibiotic pollution poses a potential risk of genotoxicity, as antibiotics released into the environment can induce DNA damage and mutagenesis in various organisms....
Modulation of growth, microcystin production, and algal-bacterial interactions of the bloom-forming algae Microcystis aeruginosa by a novel bacterium recovered from its phycosphere
04/03/2024 - Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in natural waters are of escalating global concern due to their detrimental impact on environmental health. Emerging evidence indicates that algae-bacteria symbionts...
The effect of combining green iron nanoparticles and algae on the sustainability of broiler production under heat stress conditions
26/02/2024 - BackgroundNatural feed additives in broiler feed contribute to the overall health, productivity, and economic viability of broiler chickens while meeting consumer demands and preferences for...
Improve aquaculture with insect meal | Science
26/02/2024 - Aquaculture is often presented as a viable alternative to wild fish capture (1). However, current aquaculture practices threaten wild fish populations, marine ecosystems, and the environment....
Galactose-based biohydrogen production from seaweed biomass by novel strain Clostridium sp. JH03 from anaerobic digester sludge
22/02/2024 - Abstract Seaweed biomass in Korea is rich in galactose following hydrolysis, and leveraging this resource for enhancing the biohydrogen production is the aim of this study. The...
Component analysis and utilization strategy of brown macroalgae as promising feedstock for sugar platform-based marine biorefinery
22/02/2024 - Abstract Brown algae have gained attention as a sustainable feedstock for biorefineries due to their ability to sequester carbon dioxide, rapid growth, and high carbohydrate...
Comparative Analyses of the Symbiotic Associations of the Host Paramecium bursaria with Free-Living and Native Symbiotic Species of Chlorella
23/01/2024 - Abstract Each symbiotic Chlorella variabilis associated with the ciliate Paramecium bursaria is enclosed in a symbiosome called the perialgal vacuole. Various potential...
Physiology governing diatom vs. dinoflagellate bloom and decline in coastal Santa Monica Bay
01/12/2023 - Algal blooms on the Southern California coast are typically dominated by diatom and dinoflagellate taxa, and are governed by their physiological responses to environmental cues; however, we lack a...
Genomic insights into the adaptation of Synechococcus to the coastal environment on Xiamen
21/11/2023 - Synechococcus are widely distributed in the global ocean, from the pelagic zone to coastal waters. However, little is known about Synechococcus in coastal seawater due to limitations in isolation...
Channelrhodopsins: From Phototaxis to Optogenetics
30/10/2023 - Abstract Channelrhodopsins stand out among other retinal proteins because of their capacity to generate passive ionic currents following photoactivation. Owing to that,...
From the archive: soap success, and Michael Faraday’s lecture tips
27/10/2023 - Nature, Published online: 24 October 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-03279-wA material made from tiny algae and a...
Extreme drought is again isolating people in Amazonia
27/10/2023 - Nature, Published online: 24 October 2023; doi:10.1038/d41586-023-03279-wA material made from tiny algae and a...
Indole-3-acetic acid as a cross-talking molecule in algal-bacterial interactions and a potential driving force in algal bloom formation
20/10/2023 - Most signaling molecules are involved in inter-or intra-species communication, and signaling involving cross-kingdom cell-to-cell communication is limited. Howerver, algae and bacteria exchange...