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… The 500 species described within the group are responsible for roughly two-thirds of antibiotics, and a deeper … key to discovering new antiviral medicines and treatments for infectious disease. Streptomycetes are also abundant in … and diverse specialized metabolism. ( Hear ActinoBase’s site editor  Kate Duncan in the JGI Natural Prodcast podcast …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the … that were missed using traditional approaches. This novel form of intermediate expression, when used in addition to … gene expression on two energy-filled sugars used in biofuel production, glycerol and galactose. Although they are …

… within their rumen. There is another climate-minded reason for studying rumen: Livestock live off plant matter, and … their rumen are highly capable of breaking down potential biomass sources in ways we are only just beginning to … chemical compounds that could inhibit microbial methane production. Another effort is in using microbial …

… 60 existing sequences, this work expands the family tree for Lentinula. Within those samples, this study also tracks … genomes and their evolution could provide strategies for converting plant waste into sugars for  biofuel production. Additionally, these fungi play a role in the …