Natural products (NPs), also known as secondary metabolites, are produced in bacteria,
fungi, and plants. NPs represent a rich source of antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer …

The ability of DNA to produce a functional protein even after transfer to a foreign host is of
fundamental importance in both evolutionary biology and biotechnology, enabling horizontal …

Bacteriophages offer a promising alternative to conventional antimicrobial treatments,
particularly in cases where such treatments have proven ineffective. While naturally …

Lactococcus lactis, an important model strain for industrial applications, is an ideal host for
heterologous protein expression and secretion because of its non-pathogenic nature, high …

Bioinformatics comprises a multidisciplinary field that brings together researchers from areas
of life sciences and computer science. Its repercussion at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul …

Evolution underlies the entirety of Earth's biodiversity, as all species diverged from the last
universal common ancestor billions of years ago. Although able to effect incredible changes …