Mutation is fundamental to evolution, because it generates the genetic variation on which
selection can act. In nature, genetic changes often increase the mutation rate in systems that …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is among the most problematic opportunistic pathogens for adults
with cystic fibrosis (CF), causing repeated and resilient infections in the lung and …

Generalists and specialists are types of strategies individuals can employ that can evolve in
fluctuating environments depending on the extremity and periodicity of the fluctuation. To …

IPTG-inducible promoter is popularly used for the expression of recombinant proteins.
However, it is not suitable at the industrial scale due to the high cost and toxicity on the …

Background Integrons are bacterial mobile genetic components responsible for mediating
the antibiotic resistance process by carrying and spreading antimicrobial resistance genes …

Experimental evolution allows the observation of change over time as laboratory
populations evolve in response to novel, controlled environments. Microbial evolution …

Temperature effects on the fatty acid (FA) profiles of phytoplankton, major primary producers
in the ocean, have been widely studied due to their importance as industrial feedstocks and …

The use of surrogate organisms can enable researchers to safely conduct research on
pathogens and in a broader set of conditions. Being able to differentiate between the …

Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) is a global environmental pollutant. To reduce the
risk caused by Cr (VI), a simple, accurate, reproducible, and inexpensive method for …

Diatoms, a prominent group of phytoplankton, have a significant impact on both the oceanic
food chain and carbon sequestration, thereby playing a crucial role in regulating the climate …