Synthetic biology transforms the way we perceive biological systems. Emerging
technologies in this field affect many disciplines of science and engineering. Traditionally …

Lignin-derived mixtures intended for bioconversion commonly contain high concentrations
of aromatic acids, aliphatic acids, and salts. The inherent toxicity of these chemicals places a …

This study evaluates the effects of a broad-spectrum antibiotic (florfenicol) on antibiotic
resistance genes (ARGs) and bacterial community structure in aquatic environments. We …

Background Lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock has a huge potential for biochemical
production. Still, efficient utilization of hydrolysates derived from lignocellulose is challenged …

Natural transformation and homologous recombination in a soil bacterium, Acinetobacter
baylyi ADP1, occur with exceptionally high efficiency. These genetic features can be …

Organelles and endosymbionts have naturally evolved dramatically reduced genome sizes
compared to their free-living ancestors. Synthetic biologists have purposefully engineered …

For many years, the natural competency of Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 facilitated studies of
bacterial metabolism, biochemistry, and physiology. With the advent of synthetic biology …

Naringenin, a flavanone and a precursor for a variety of flavonoids, has potential
applications in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. The biological production of …

Background Lignin is a highly abundant but strongly underutilized natural resource that
could serve as a sustainable feedstock for producing chemicals by microbial cell factories …

The utility of Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 (ADP1) for lignin valorization has yet to be
sufficiently investigated compared to other organisms such as Pseudomonas, Rhodococcus …