It has become increasingly clear that the gut microbiota influences not only gastrointestinal
physiology but also central nervous system (CNS) function by modulating signalling …

Microalgae are microorganisms capable of producing bioactive compounds using
photosynthesis. Microalgae contain a variety of high value-added natural pigments such as …

In the search for active Lithium-ion battery materials with ever-increasing energy density, the
limits of conventional auxiliary materials, such as binders and conducting additives are …

The last few years have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of novel
bacterial species that hold potential to be used for metabolic engineering. Historically …

Medicinal herbs are one of the imperative sources of drugs all over the world. Star anise
(Illicium verum), an evergreen, medium‐sized tree with star‐shaped fruit, is an important …

Shikimic acid (SA), a hydroaromatic natural product, is used as a chiral precursor for organic
synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®, an antiviral drug). The process of microbial production of …

With recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and Ebola, health and healthcare have once more
shown to be heavily burdened by the lack of generally effective anti-viral therapies. Initial …

Aromatic chemicals that contain an unsaturated ring with alternating double and single
bonds find numerous applications in a wide range of industries, eg paper and dye …

Corynebacterium glutamicum with the ability to simultaneously utilize glucose/pentose
mixed sugars was metabolically engineered to overproduce shikimate, a valuable …

Recent progress in synthetic and systems metabolic engineering technologies has explored
the potential of microbial cell factories for the production of industrially relevant bulk and fine …