Tethering the Sso7d DNA-binding domain to T7 RNAP's N-terminus via a ~30-aa flexible linker biases templating toward DNA, cutting dsRNA below detection at 150 mM NaCl. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara.

Tracing the roots of Creatures Worth Meeting across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara.

Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for several infections that are hard to treat because of their high resistance to antibiotics. These bacteria possess an outermost layer called the outer membrane that acts as a protective barrier. Serving as the cell's interface with the outside world, the outer membrane contains specialized proteins that perform multiple functions, such as nutrient transport and environmental sensing. The localization of these outer membrane proteins is achieved through the combined action of several key players, including the SurA chaperone and the β-barrel assembly ma Hosted by Sofia & Daniel.

What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara.

The EMS initiative — 41 research groups, 113 authors, funded by Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation — systematically tested transformation in 39 marine protist species spanning all eukaryotic supergroups, achieving 13 first-ever protocols (including first dinoflagellate nuclear transformation and first Antarctic diatom) and 8 advanced protocols, and distilling the collective failures and successes into a published synthetic transformation roadmap. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel.

Tracing the roots of Turning Viruses Into Tools across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel.

Proteins are vital to living systems. They build and repair tissues, act as enzymes to speed chemical reactions, regulate hormones and transport nutrients—all of which are important for developing next-generation bioproducts and advancing bioengineering and biotechnology. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara.

Fungi are major degraders of plant biomass, including leaves, stems and roots. Investigating the molecular mechanisms that control this process is essential for identifying ways to degrade and use lignocellulose, a recalcitrant waste-product residue from biofeedstocks and agricultural residues, and accelerate the development of biotechnology. It is also essential for deepening understanding of the ecological role of fungi in the global carbon cycle. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel.

What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara.

Tracing the roots of The Physics of Being Alive across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel.