Scientists from Yale have devised a way to ensure genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be safely confined in the environment, overcoming a major obstacle to widespread use of GMOs in agriculture, energy production, waste management, and medicine.
The Yale researchers rewrote the DNA of a strain of bacteria so that it requires the presence of a special synthetic amino acid that does not exist in nature to activate genes essential for growth. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which carry out life’s functions. This new method of bio-containment, reported online on Jan. 21 in the journal Nature, solves a longstanding problem in biotechnology.
“This is a significant improvement over existing biocontainment approaches for genetically modified organisms,” said Farren Isaacs, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and the Systems Biology Institute at West Campus, and senior author of the paper. “This work establishes important safeguards for organisms in agricultural settings, and more broadly, for their use in environmental bioremediation and even in medical therapies.”
Read more: Synthetic amino acid enables safe, new biotechnology solutions to global problems
The Latest on: Synthetic amino acid
[google_news title=”” keyword=”Synthetic amino acid” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
via Google News
The Latest on: Synthetic amino acid
- The Best Sources of Protein for Vegetarians, According to Expertson March 29, 2024 at 5:30 am
The best vegetarian foods that provide protein also comes with loads of health benefits. We break down 9 different and delicious options.
- Synthetic Material Opens Door to Studying Gut Microbiome Interactionson March 28, 2024 at 9:57 am
A synthetic material could lower the difficulty and barrier to entry for researchers studying how microorganisms interact with the gastrointestinal system and potentially improve labs' ability to ...
- Synthetic material could improve ease and cut cost of gut microbiome researchon March 28, 2024 at 6:34 am
A team of Penn State researchers has developed a new synthetic material that could enable scientists to more easily study how microorganisms interact with the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The ...
- These are the skincare ingredients that you can use to fight hyperpigmentationon March 27, 2024 at 11:29 pm
These dark spots on the skin can be caused by acne scars, sun damage and even hormone fluctuations. This skin condition is so rife that every year, Google searches on “how to even skin tone on face” ...
- New synthetic lung surfactant could revolutionize treatment for premature babieson March 25, 2024 at 8:18 pm
Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues.
- Bioengineering edible mycelium to enhance nutritional value, color, and flavoron March 21, 2024 at 5:41 am
Additionally, the mycelia were engineered to overproduce heme for enhanced color and flavor. Notably, this work represents an early prototype; further evaluations of sensory attributes, food safety, ...
- Top 8 Best Amino Acid Supplements for Autism in 2024on March 17, 2024 at 12:05 am
If you are looking for an amino acid supplement that can help support your muscle and tissue health, protein synthesis, metabolism, and neurotransmitter health, then Pure Encapsulations Essential ...
- Top 8 Best Amino Acid Supplements in 2024on March 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm
The combination of EAA + BCAA is 50% better at delivering muscle protein synthesis vs BCAAs alone. The addition of BioPerine boosts amino acid uptake by 25 to 32%. The tropical punch flavor may be ...
- Global D-Amino Acids Market by Type (Natural, Synthetic), Product (D-Alanine, D-Aspartic Acid, D-Glutamic Acid), End-Use - Forecast 2024-2030on March 15, 2024 at 2:34 am
Dublin, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global D-Amino Acids Market by Type (Natural, Synthetic), Product (D-Alanine, D-Aspartic Acid, D-Glutamic Acid), End-Use - Forecast 2024-2030 ...
- Cambridge synthetic biology startup inks $1B collaboration with Merckon March 12, 2024 at 11:24 am
The Cambridge-based startup said the collaboration will initially focus on the discovery and development of biologic cancer treatments.
via Bing News