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Between Enzymes, Herbicides, and future antimicrobial compounds

By Oreo Science correspondent and manuscript supervisor Last week, Oreo interviewed the MBAB Lab team about their new chapter in Methods in Enzymology. The chapter brings together more than ten years of research, hard work, and exciting discoveries on the structure, function, and biotechnological applications of acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS). There are days when Lili, MarioSigue leyendo «Between Enzymes, Herbicides, and future antimicrobial compounds»

Rewriting PET Recycling: What Better Enzymes Can Do

We were recently interviewed and featured in an official press release by the Universidad Técnica de Ambato, highlighting our ongoing research on enzyme-based plastic recycling. In this context, our team reported a significant advance in the enzymatic degradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polymer widely used in bottles and food packaging that is notoriously resistantSigue leyendo «Rewriting PET Recycling: What Better Enzymes Can Do»

How Fermentation Turns Amaranth, Rice Bran and Whey into a High-Protein Beverage

By: Oreo From By-Products to Functional Foods Can agricultural by-products become nutritionally superior functional foods? In our latest study, we show that the answer is yes — when biotechnology and fermentation are applied strategically. We recently published a paper in CyTA – Journal of Food describing the development of a high-protein, high-fiber fermented beverage formulatedSigue leyendo «How Fermentation Turns Amaranth, Rice Bran and Whey into a High-Protein Beverage»

Exploring New Frontiers in Bacterial Cellulose

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria, offering unique properties such as high purity, strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility. Unlike plant-derived cellulose, BC is free from lignin and hemicellulose, making it exceptionally versatile for industrial applications. Our laboratory conducted a comprehensive review in collaboration with Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) researchers, María AlejandraSigue leyendo «Exploring New Frontiers in Bacterial Cellulose»