Our planet is experiencing an accelerated process of change associated to a variety of
anthropogenic phenomena. The future of this transformation is uncertain, but there is …

Engineering and ethical perspectives in synthetic biology: Rigorous, robust and predictable
designs, public engagement and a modern ethical framework are vital to the continued success …

The bioaccumulationof contaminantsin soilcauses toxicity to human, animals,
microorganisms, and plants. Environmental biotechnology such as composting and …

Mercury (Hg), a naturally occurring element with a widespread use in industry, is the most
toxic of the heavy metals. Worldwide, many areas are polluted with mercury, presenting a …

Background Mounting evidence indicates that our planet might experience runaway effects
associated to rising temperatures and ecosystem overexploitation, leading to catastrophic …

Although versatile microorganisms are critical in industrial applications where the ability to
cope with change and carry out complex tasks is needed, very little is in fact known about …

Abstract Bionemo (http://bionemo. bioinfo. cnio. es) stores manually curated information
about proteins and genes directly implicated in the Biodegradation metabolism. When …

Environmental pollution has become a severe threat responsible for numerous dangers to
microbes, plants, and animals. As just a few examples, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …

Pollution has accompanied polar exploration since Captain John Davis' arrival on the
Antarctic continent in 1821 and has become an unavoidable consequence of oil spills in our …

Around 50 million tonnes of electronic waste has been generated globally per year, causing
an environmental hazard and negative effects on human health, such as infertility and …