Genetic manipulation is necessary to interrogate the functions of microbes in their
environments, such as the human gut microbiome. Yet, the vast majority of human gut …

The past decade has seen growing interest in bacterial engineering for therapeutically
relevant applications. While early efforts focused on repurposing genetically tractable model …

The gut microbiota plays a significant role in influencing human immunity, metabolism,
development, and behavior by producing a wide range of metabolites. While there is …

The field of Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) integrates engineered living organisms into
natural biomaterials to achieve diverse objectives. Multiorganism consortia, prevalent in …

The human gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem, significantly influences host health,
impacting crucial aspects such as metabolism and immunity. To enhance our …

A substantial body of research indicates that the gut microbiota exerts a profound influence
on host health. The purpose of this work was to characterize selected, most promising, well …

Probiotics typically refer to microorganisms that have been identified for their health benefits,
and they are added to foods or supplements to promote the health of the host. A growing …

The expanding field of synthetic biology (synbio) supports new opportunities in the design of
targeted bioproducts or modified microorganisms. However, this rapid development of …

Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron is a common microorganism in the human gut that has been
linked to health benefits. Furthermore, it is an emerging synthetic biology chassis with the …

For over a century, scientists have been harnessing the therapeutic potential of bacteria in
treating diseases. The advent of synthetic biology in recent years has propelled the …