Fusarium is genetically diverse and widely distributed geographically. It is one of the genera with more endophytes (which cause no damage to the host plants). This review highlights the capability of Fusarium species to degrade environmental pollutants and describes the biodegradation pathways of some of the emerging environmental contaminants. Some Fusarium species use metabolic strategies enabling

Corynebacterium glutamicum, a well-studied industrial model microorganism, has garnered widespread attention due to its ability for producing amino acids with a long history. In recent years, research efforts have been increasingly focused on exploring its potential for producing various organic acids beyond amino acids. Organic acids, which are characterized by their acidic functional groups, have

Currently, global annual CO2 emissions from fossil fuel consumption are extremely high, surpassing tens of billions of tons, yet our capacity to capture and utilize CO2 remains below a small fraction of the amount generated. Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) systems, an integration of microbial metabolism with electrochemistry, have emerged as a highly efficient and promising bio-based carbon-capture-and-utilization

Deaminases, ubiquitous enzymes found in all living organisms from bacteria to humans, serve diverse and crucial functions. Notably, purine and pyrimidine deaminases, while biologically essential for regulating nucleotide pools, exhibit exceptional versatility in biotechnology. This review systematically consolidates current knowledge on deaminases, showcasing their potential uses and relevance in the

Cell therapy manufacturing requires precise monitoring of critical parameters to ensure product quality, consistency and to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective processes. While conventional analytical methods offer limited real-time insights, integration of process analytical technology tools such as Raman spectroscopy in bioprocessing has the potential to drive efficiency and reliability

Cytokines are important regulators of immune responses, making them attractive targets for autoimmune diseases and cancer therapeutics. Yet, the significance of cytokine glycosylation remains underestimated. Many cytokines carry N- and O-glycans and some even undergo C-mannosylation. Recombinant cytokines produced in heterologous host cells may lack glycans or exhibit a different glycosylation pattern

The persistent challenge of water pollution, exacerbated by slow progress in ecofriendly technologies and accumulating pollutants, underscores the need for innovative solutions. Constructed Wetland Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) emerges as an intriguing environmental technology capable of adressing this issue by eliminating contaminants from wastewater while simultaneously producing green energy as an

With the increased demand for bio-based products and the rapid development of biomanufacturing technologies, biocatalytic reactions including microorganisms and enzyme based, have become promising approaches. Prior to the scale-up of production process, environmental and economic feasibility analysis are essential for the development of a sustainable and intelligent bioeconomy in the context of industry

Interest in red microalgae of the Porphyridium genus has surged due to their richness in phycobiliproteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and sulfated polysaccharides. These biomasses and their derivatives find applications across food, feed, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. A deeper understanding of their properties and extraction methods is essential to optimize downstream processing

Bilirubin (BR) is among the most potent endogenous antioxidants that originates from the heme catabolic pathway. Despite being considered as a dangerous and cytotoxic waste product at high concentrations, BR has potent antioxidant effects leading to the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation, which play an important role in the development and progression of cancer. The purpose of this study

Probing biological processes in living organisms that could provide one-of-a-kind insights into real-time alterations of significant physiological parameters is a formidable task that calls for specialized analytic devices. Classical biochemical methods have significantly aided our understanding of the mechanisms that regulate essential biological processes. These methods, however, are typically insufficient

Energy produced from renewable sources such as sun or wind are intermittent, depending on circumstantial factors. This fact explains why energy supply and demand do not match. In this context, the interest in biomethanation has increased as an interesting contribution to the Power-to-gas concept (P2G), transforming the extra amount of produced electricity into methane (CH4). The reaction between green

Each year, millions of tons of plastics are produced for use in such applications as packaging, construction, and textiles. While plastic is undeniably useful and convenient, its environmental fate and transport have raised growing concerns about waste and pollution. However, the ease and low cost of producing virgin plastic have so far made conventional plastic recycling economically unattractive

Biotechnology has been built on the foundation of a small handful of well characterized and well-engineered organisms. Recent years have seen a breakout performer gain attention as a new entrant into the bioengineering toolbox: Vibrio natriegens. This review covers recent research efforts into making V. natriegens a biotechnology platform, using a large language model (LLM) and knowledge graph to expedite

As global temperatures rise and arid climates intensify, the reserves of Earth's resources and the future development of humankind are under unprecedented pressure. Traditional methods of food production are increasingly inadequate in meeting the demands of human life while remaining environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient. Consequently, the sustainable supply of lipids is expected to become

Engineered transcription factors (eTFs) binding diversed functional nucleic acids (dFNAs), as innovative biorecognition systems, have gradually become indispensable core elements for building synthetic biosensors. They not only circumvent the limitations of the original TF-based biosensing technologies, but also inject new vitality into the field of synthetic biosensing. This review aims to provide

Aptamers are excellent recognition molecules obtained from systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) that have been extensively researched for constructing aptasensors. However, in the process from SELEX to the construction of aptasensors, there are many disadvantages, such as tedious and repetitive operations, interference from external factors, and low efficiency, which seriously

Enzymes offer a more environmentally friendly and low-impact solution to conventional chemistry, but they often require additional engineering for their application in industrial settings, an endeavour that is challenging and laborious. To address this issue, the power of machine learning can be harnessed to produce predictive models that enable the in silico study and engineering of improved enzymatic

Sustainable wastewater treatment is essential for attaining clean water and sanitation, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have utilized environmental microbiomes in biological treatment processes in this effort for over a century. However, the inherent complexity and redundancy of microbial communities, and emerging chemical and biological contaminants

Conditional protein-protein interactions enable dynamic regulation of cellular activity and are an attractive approach to probe native protein interactions, improve metabolic engineering of microbial factories, and develop smart therapeutics. Conditional protein-protein interactions have been engineered to respond to various chemical, light, and nucleic acid-based stimuli. These interactions have been

Heparin, a highly sulfated glycosaminoglycan, is considered an indispensable anticoagulant with diverse therapeutic applications and has been a mainstay in medical practice for nearly a century. Its potential extends beyond anticoagulation, showing promise in treating inflammation, cancer, and infectious diseases such as COVID-19. However, its current sourcing from animal tissues poses challenges due

Diols are important platform chemicals with a wide range of applications in the fields of chemical and pharmaceutical industries, food, feed and cosmetics. In particular, 1,3-propanediol (PDO), 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) and 1,3-butanediol (1,3-BDO) are appealing monomers for producing industrially important polymers and plastics. Therefore, the commercialization of bio-based diols is highly important

Biomanufacturing, driven by technologies such as synthetic biology, offers significant potential to advance the bioeconomy and promote sustainable development. It is anticipated to transform traditional manufacturing and become a key industry in future strategies. Cell factories are the core of biomanufacturing. The advancement of synthetic biology and growing market demand have led to the production

Notable advancements in single-cell omics technologies have not only addressed longstanding challenges but also enabled unprecedented studies of cellular heterogeneity with unprecedented resolution and scale. These strides have led to groundbreaking insights into complex biological systems, paving the way for a more profound comprehension of human biology and diseases. The droplet microfluidic technology

Biomolecular condensates are intriguing entities found within living cells. These structures possess the ability to selectively concentrate specific components through phase separation, thereby playing a crucial role in the spatiotemporal regulation of a wide range of cellular processes and metabolic activities. To date, extensive studies have been dedicated to unraveling the intricate connections

L-Phenylalanine (L-Phe) is an important aromatic amino acid, which has been widely used in food, health care products, medicine and other fields. Based on the relatively mature microbial biosynthesis process, a variety of -phenylalanine-derived compounds have attracted more and more attentions owing to their extensively potential applications in the fields of food, medicine, spices, cosmetics, and

This review examines a wide range of marine microbial-derived bioactive peptide molecules, emphasizing the significance of reverse engineering in their production. The discussion encompasses the advancements in Marine Natural Products (MNPs) bio-manufacturing through the integration of omics-driven microbial engineering and bioinformatics. The distinctive features of non-ribosomally synthesised peptides

The burgeoning field of bioinformatics has seen a surge in computational tools tailored for omics data analysis driven by the heterogeneous and high-dimensional nature of omics data. In biomedical and plant science research multi-omics data has become pivotal for predictive analytics in the era of big data necessitating sophisticated computational methodologies. This review explores a diverse array

Synthetic promoters are particularly relevant for application not only in yeast expression systems designed for high-level heterologous protein production but also in other applications such as metabolic engineering, cell biological research, and stage-specific gene expression control. By designing synthetic promoters, researcher can create customized expression systems tailored to specific needs,

Polyurethanes (PUR) are durable synthetic polymers widely used in various industries, contributing significantly to global plastic consumption. PUR pose unique challenges in terms of degradability and recyclability, as they are characterised by intricate compositions and diverse formulations. Additives and proprietary structures used in commercial PUR formulations further complicate recycling efforts

The transition to renewable energies and electric vehicles has triggered an unprecedented demand for metals. Sustainable development of these technologies relies on effectively managing the lifecycle of critical raw materials, including their responsible sourcing, efficient use, and recycling. Metal recycling from electronic waste (e-waste) is of paramount importance owing to ore-exceeding amounts

The emergence of multidrug-resistant poses a grave threat to global public health, necessitating urgent strategies for vaccine development. In this context, computational tools have emerged as indispensable assets, offering unprecedented insights into klebsiellal biology and facilitating the design of effective vaccines. Here, a review of the application of computational methods in the development

Research on self-assembled deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructures with different shapes, sizes, and functions has recently made rapid progress owing to its biocompatibility, programmability, and stability. Among these, triangular unit-based DNA nanostructures, which are typically multi-arm DNA tiles, have been widely applied because of their unique structural rigidity, spatial flexibility, and

Certain plants and microorganisms can produce high amounts of unusual fatty acids (UFAs) such as hydroxy, conjugated, cyclic, and very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have distinct physicochemical properties and significant applications in the food, feed, and oleochemical industries. Since many natural sources of UFAs are not ideal for large-scale agricultural production or fermentation

Adoptive immunotherapy shows great promise as a treatment for cancer and other diseases. Recent evidence suggests that the therapeutic efficacy of these cell-based therapies can be enhanced by the enrichment of less-differentiated T cell subpopulations in the therapeutic product, giving rise to a need for advanced manufacturing technologies capable of enriching these subpopulations through regulation

Current processes for the production of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) are inadequate to meet the surging demand for rAAV-based gene therapies. This article reviews recent advances that hold the potential to address current limitations in rAAV manufacturing. A multidisciplinary perspective on technological progress in rAAV production is presented, underscoring the necessity to move beyond

Enabling the transition towards a future circular bioeconomy based on industrial biomanufacturing necessitates the development of efficient and versatile microbial platforms for sustainable chemical and fuel production. Recently, there has been growing interest in engineering non-model microbes as superior biomanufacturing platforms due to their broad substrate range and high resistance to stress conditions

Microorganisms co-exist and co-evolve in nature, forming intricate ecological communities. The interspecies cross-talk within these communities creates and sustains their great biosynthetic potential, making them an important source of natural medicines and high-value-added chemicals. However, conventional investigations into microbial metabolites are typically carried out in pure cultures, resulting

Advances in synthetic biology allow the design and manipulation of DNA from the scale of genes to genomes, enabling the engineering of complex genetic information for application in biomanufacturing, biomedicine and other areas. The transfer and subsequent maintenance of large DNA are two core steps in large scale genome rewriting. Compared to small DNA, the high molecular weight and fragility of large

Microbial cell surface display technology, which relies on genetically fusing heterologous target proteins to the cell wall through fusion with cell wall anchor proteins, has emerged as a promising and powerful method with diverse applications in biotechnology and biomedicine. Compared to classical intracellular or extracellular expression (secretion) systems, the cell surface display strategy stands

In response to address the climate crisis, there has been a growing focus on substituting conventional refinery-derived products with those derived from biorefineries. The utilization of lipids as primary materials or intermediates for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels, which are integral to the existing chemical and petrochemical industries, is a key step in this transition. This review provides

Pyrimidine nucleosides, as intermediate materials of significant commercial value, find extensive applications in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the current production of pyrimidine nucleosides largely relies on chemical synthesis, creating environmental problems that do not align with sustainable development goals. Recent progress in systemic metabolic engineering and synthetic biology has

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are extensively utilized in clinical, cosmetic, and healthcare field, as well as in the treatment of thrombosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, and cancer. The biological production of GAGs is a strategy that has garnered significant attention due to its numerous advantages over traditional preparation methods. In this review, we embark on a journey to decode the intricate molecular

Protein expression is a critical process in diverse biological systems. For , a widely employed microbial host in industrial catalysis and healthcare, researchers often face significant challenges in constructing recombinant expression systems. To maximize the potential of expression systems, it is essential to address problems regarding the low or absent production of certain target proteins. This

sylated bacterio, known as glycocins, were first discovered in 2011. These bioactive peptides are produced by bacteria to gain survival advantages. They exhibit diverse types of glycans and demonstrate varied antimicrobial activity. Currently, there are 13 experimentally known glycocins, with over 250 identified in silico across different bacterial phyla. Notably, glycocins are recognized for their

In their natural habitats, organisms encounter numerous external stimuli and must be able to sense and adapt to those stimuli to survive. Unlike mutations, epigenetic changes do not alter the underlying DNA sequence. Instead, they create modifications that promote or silence gene expression.

Two-component systems (TCSs) are prevalent signaling pathways in bacteria. These systems mediate phosphotransfer between histidine kinase and a response regulator, facilitating responses to diverse physical, chemical, and biological stimuli. Advancements in synthetic and structural biology have repurposed TCSs for applications in monitoring heavy metals, disease-associated biomarkers, and the production

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells are emerging as a generation-defining therapeutic however their manufacture remains a major barrier to meeting increased market demand. Monitoring critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs) during manufacture would vastly enrich acquired information related to the process and product, providing feedback to enable real-time decision

Plant molecular farming (PMF) has been promoted as a fast, efficient and cost-effective alternative to bacteria and animal cells for the production of biopharmaceutical proteins. Numerous plant species have been tested to produce a wide range of drug candidates. However, PMF generally lacks a systematic, streamlined and seamless workflow to continuously fill the product pipeline. Therefore, it is currently

Cell line development represents a crucial step in the development process of a therapeutic glycoprotein. Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells are the most frequently employed mammalian host cell system for the industrial manufacturing of biologics. The predominant application of CHO cells for heterologous recombinant protein expression lies in the relative simplicity of stably introducing ectopic DNA

Metabolic burden is defined by the influence of genetic manipulation and environmental perturbations on the distribution of cellular resources. The rewiring of microbial metabolism for bio-based chemical production often leads to a metabolic burden, followed by adverse physiological effects, such as impaired cell growth and low product yields. Alleviating the burden imposed by undesirable metabolic

Microbial cell factories (MCFs) have been leveraged to construct sustainable platforms for value-added compound production. To optimize metabolism and reach optimal productivity, synthetic biology has developed various genetic devices to engineer microbial systems by gene editing, high-throughput protein engineering, and dynamic regulation. However, current synthetic biology methodologies still rely

Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been proven to be an effective green technology for producing biomethane while reducing environmental pollution. The interspecies electron transfer (IET) processes in AD are critical for acetogenesis and methanogenesis, and these IET processes are carried out via mediated interspecies electron transfer (MIET) and direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET). The latter

In order to improve the flavor profiles, food security, probiotic effects and shorten the fermentation period of traditional fermented foods, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were often considered as the ideal candidate to participate in the fermentation process. In general, LAB strains possessed the ability to develop flavor compounds via carbohydrate metabolism, protein hydrolysis and amino acid metabolism

Nucleic acid therapy is currently the most promising method for treating tumors and genetic diseases and for preventing infectious diseases. However, the biggest obstacle to this therapy is delivery of the nucleic acids to the target site, which requires overcoming problems such as capture by the immune system, the need to penetrate biofilms, and degradation of nucleic acid performance. Designing suitable

, widely recognized as a medicinal and edible mushroom in East Asia, contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including cordycepin (COR), pentostatin (PTN) and other high-value compounds. This review explores the potential of developing as a cell factory for the production of high-value chemicals and nutrients. This review comprehensively summarizes the fermentation advantages, metabolic networks

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are a family of structurally complex heteropolysaccharides that play pivotal roles in biological functions, including the regulation of cell proliferation, enzyme inhibition, and activation of growth factor receptors. Therefore, the synthesis of GAGs is a hot research topic in drug development. The enzymatic synthesis of GAGs has received widespread attention due to their

Viral vectors are an emerging, exciting class of biologics whose application in vaccines, oncology, and gene therapy has grown exponentially in recent years. Following first regulatory approval, this class of therapeutics has been vigorously pursued to treat monogenic disorders including orphan diseases, entering hundreds of new products into pipelines. Viral vector manufacturing supporting clinical

Astaxanthin is a valuable orange-red carotenoid with wide applications in agriculture, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals areas. At present, the biological synthesis of astaxanthin mainly relies on and . With the rapid development of synthetic biology, more recombinant microbial hosts have been genetically constructed for astaxanthin production including , and . As multiple genes (15)