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❗ It’s live! ❗ A wonderful piece of work from us at Optimat Ltd if I may say so myself. It was incredibly rewarding to engage with such a large part of the UK's synbio/engbio community and thought leadership. Plus, I got to put my PhD to good use by diving into the exciting tech being developed in the sector. The depth and breadth of EngBio in the UK is phenomenal! 🌍 If you don’t have time to read through the full report, be sure to check out the Market Trends section, by yours truly. 🫡 #SynBio #EngBio #Innovation #MarketTrends #UKBiotech

📢 A new scientific article is out 🎉 Remember when we told you about CES | Centro de Estudos Sociais da Universidade de Coimbra team members Rita Campos and Bianca Brito's participation in the #ECSA24 conference? Well, it is with great enthusiasm that we now share with you the article describing the work they presented at the conference. Read more about the conversations held with a group of youths about #biosensors and #biotechnology, and how science can have an impact on societal challenges here: https://lnkd.in/d5VK8fJJ

**Unlocking the Mysteries of the Microbial Dark Matter** In the burgeoning field of microbial metagenomics, scientists have recently delved into the "microbial dark matter," the vast number of microbial species that remain uncataloged and poorly understood. This field focuses on identifying and characterizing these elusive microorganisms through advanced sequencing technologies. Recent breakthroughs include the discovery of previously unknown microbial enzymes with potential applications in biotechnology, from bioremediation to novel drug development. The hidden diversity within microbial communities is reshaping our understanding of ecosystem dynamics and expanding potential applications in environmental and medical science. #MicrobialMetagenomics #Biotechnology #EcosystemDynamics

"Exploring the cutting-edge intersections of science, research, and biotechnology with Hashem Al-Ghaili! This insightful post provides valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs and advancements shaping the future of biotechnology. It's fascinating to witness how innovation continues to push the boundaries of what's possible. Let's stay curious and continue to embrace the wonders of science! #Science #Research #Biotechnology #Innovation"

The Influence of #SyntheticBiology on National #Bioeconomy Strategies: The synthetic biology industry is commonly hailed as the most promising way to advance the global bioeconomy, but how do the #policymakers perceive this potential, and should they integrate it into the national bioeconomy strategies? https://lnkd.in/gaDwkTA9 #synbio #policy

Read now: https://lnkd.in/gwNRvpa9 Discover firsthand accounts of how #BioRad Field Application Scientists (FASs) support researchers worldwide. Learn how they help scientists master new techniques and technologies, enhancing lab efficiency and maximizing innovation. #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #Research #Support

#research 📖 A recent iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico study published in #AMBExpress (Springer Nature Group) explored #yeast #diversity envisaging the efficient utilization of #methanol as the sole carbon source for growth. 📌 #Methanol is a promising #feedstock for #biomanufacturing, but the efficiency of methanol-based bioprocesses is limited by the low rate of methanol utilization pathways and methanol toxicity. 💡 Exploring yeast diversity to identify innate robust strains with strong catabolic and biosynthetic capacities and genetic engineering potential, is advantageous for improving bioprocesses efficiency. This study describes the isolation and molecular identification of yeast isolates of the methylotrophic species Candida boidinii from waters derived from the traditional curation of olives, in different years, and from contaminated superficial soil near fuel stations. The yeast microbiota from these habitats was also characterized. 🎯 Results: - C. boidinii isolates obtained from the curation of olives’ water exhibited significantly higher maximum specific growth rates, compared with the isolates obtained from fuel-contaminated soils, when grown on methanol as the sole C-source (range 0.15–0.19 h−1, compared with 0.05–0.06 h−1, when grown on (1% (v/v), methanol in shake flasks, at 30°C). - The isolates exhibit significant robustness towards methanol toxicity that increases as the cultivation temperature decreases from 30°C to 25°C. - These methanol-efficient catabolizing isolates are proposed as a promising platform to develop methanol-based bioprocesses. The full article can be read here 👉 (https://lnkd.in/dBKJXd9J). The first author is Marta Mota who developed this research when working for the PhD degree of the PhD programme (DP_AEM) in #Biotechnology and #Biosciences of the Departamento de Bioengenharia, at Instituto Superior Técnico. Margarida Palma contributed to yeast isolation and Professor Isabel Sá-Correia is the corresponding author and the thesis supervisor. i4HB Institute for Health and Bioeconomy

New reports from #biotechnology company Azenta Life Sciences' show that the two-component design of its FrameStar #microplate range improves the consistency of #polymerase chain reaction (#PCR) results by reducing #thermal expansion and sample #evaporation. Find out more on Scientist Live - https://loom.ly/nulxIk0 Subscribe to our newsletter here - https://loom.ly/km0X6OM #ScientificDiscovery #ResearchNews #STEM #InnovationsInScience #ScienceDaily #ScienceUpdates #TechAndScience #ScienceInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #ScienceCommunity #ScienceEducation #FutureOfScience #ScienceFacts #ScientificBreakthroughs #TechNews

Excited to share that my 5th research article has been published as a co-author! 🎉 A huge congratulations to all the authors for their incredible contributions. 👏 You can access the article here: https://lnkd.in/dakC664Y #Research #Biotechnology #ScientificPublishing

New reports from #biotechnology company Azenta Life Sciences' show that the two-component design of its FrameStar #microplate range improves the consistency of #polymerase chain reaction (#PCR) results by reducing #thermal expansion and sample #evaporation. Find out more on Scientist Live - https://loom.ly/nulxIk0 Subscribe to our newsletter here - https://loom.ly/km0X6OM #ScientificDiscovery #ResearchNews #STEM #InnovationsInScience #ScienceDaily #ScienceUpdates #TechAndScience #ScienceInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #ScienceCommunity #ScienceEducation #FutureOfScience #ScienceFacts #ScientificBreakthroughs #TechNews