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Yeast Power: How Scientists Boosted d-Limonene Production

December 22, 2025

Scientists have found a way to make more d-limonene using yeast. This compound is useful in many areas like pest control, food, and medicine. The team started with a type of yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae. They wanted to make it produce more d-limonene. First, they looked at the enzyme that

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Boosting Vitamin B2 with Smart Bacterial Tweaks

May 15, 2025

The quest to boost vitamin B2, or riboflavin, production has led to some clever tricks with bacteria. Scientists have found a way to make Bacillus subtilis, a common bacteria, produce more riboflavin. They did this by tweaking a specific pathway in the bacteria's metabolism. This pathway, known as t

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The Secret to Making Andrographolide Without Plants

May 14, 2025

Andrographolide is a big name in the world of natural medicine. This powerful compound is known for its strong anti-inflammatory effects. It comes from a plant called Andrographis paniculata. For a long time, the only way to get andrographolide was to extract it from this plant. This method has its

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Shining a Light on Gene Control in Bacteria

November 28, 2024

Corynebacterium glutamicum is a critical player in the production of amino acids and valuable chemicals. Balancing the metabolic processes between cell growth and product synthesis is essential for boosting efficiency. The challenge lies in developing effective and safe gene regulation tools that ca