Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technologies (genetic, protein, and metabolic engineering) allow
the production of a wide range of peptides, proteins, and biochemicals from naturally …

Molecular techniques to detect organisms in aquatic ecosystems are being gradually
considered as an attractive alternative to standard laboratory methods. They offer faster and …

Methods for rapid detection of infectious bacteria and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
have evolved significantly over the last decade. Many of the new procedures are nucleic …

Although the catalytic subunit of the Schizosaccharomyces pombe telomerase holoenzyme
was identified over ten years ago, the unusual heterogeneity of its telomeric DNA made it …

Background Norvaline is an unusual non-proteinogenic branched-chain amino acid which
has been of interest especially during the early enzymological studies on regulatory mutants …

This review highlights the potential of using liposomes in bioassays. Liposomes consist of
nano-or micro-sized, synthetically constructed phospholipid vesicles. Liposomes can be …

The steady rise of observations of harmful or toxic algal blooms throughout the world in the
past decades constitute a menace for coastal ecosystems and human interests. As a …

Background Escherichia coli induces the heat shock response to a temperature up-shift
which is connected to the synthesis of a characteristic set of proteins, including ATP …

Background The industrially important yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is able to grow both
in the presence and absence of oxygen. However, the regulation of its metabolism in …

Background The analysis of transcriptional levels of the genes involved in protein synthesis
and secretion is a key factor to understand the host organism's responses to recombinant …