Parallel changes in gut microbiome composition and function in parallel local adaptation and speciation [PDF]
, 2019 The processes of local adaptation and ecological speciation are often strongly shaped by biotic interactions such as competition and predation. One of the strongest lines of evidence that biotic interactions drive evolution comes from repeated divergence
Rennison, Diana +2 more
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Advances in rice synthetic biology: Toward a better staple crop and beyond
Journal of Integrative AgricultureSynthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles to design and construct novel biological systems or organisms. Initially focused on microbial systems, its applications have expanded to include plants.
Chenchen Zhang +4 more
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Ratiometric control for differentiation of cell populations endowed with synthetic toggle switches
, 2019 We consider the problem of regulating by means of external control inputs the ratio of two cell populations. Specifically, we assume that these two cellular populations are composed of cells belonging to the same strain which embeds some bistable memory ...
di Bernardo, Mario +2 more
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Soil biota in grassland, its ecosystem services and the impact of management [PDF]
, 2007 In the search for sustainable grassland systems, self-regulating processes in the soil become increasingly important. Soil biota play an important role in these processes and in the provision of various ecosystem services. For grassland systems important
Murray, P.J. +2 more
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A biophysical model of prokaryotic diversity in geothermal hot springs
, 2008 Recent field investigations of photosynthetic bacteria living in geothermal hot spring environments have revealed surprisingly complex ecosystems, with an unexpected level of genetic diversity.
A. J. Watson +23 more
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Gut microbiome composition in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is shaped by geographic relocation, environmental factors, and obesity. [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Hispanics living in the USA may have unrecognized potential birthplace and lifestyle influences on the gut microbiome. We report a cross-sectional analysis of 1674 participants from four centers of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of
Burk, Robert D +21 more
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Extractable nitrogen and microbial community structure respond to grassland restoration regardless of historical context and soil composition. [PDF]
, 2015 Grasslands have a long history of invasion by exotic annuals, which may alter microbial communities and nutrient cycling through changes in litter quality and biomass turnover rates.
Allen, Edith B +3 more
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Spectral Algal Fingerprinting and Long Sequencing in Synthetic Algal–Microbial Communities
CellsSynthetic biology has advanced in creating artificial microbial and algal communities, but technical and evolutionary complexities still pose significant challenges. Traditional methods, like microscopy and pigment analysis, are limited in throughput and
Ayagoz Meirkhanova +4 more
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Florida marine biotechnology: research, development and training capabilities to advance science and commerce [PDF]
, 2001 The level of activity and interest in “marine biotechnology” among Florida university faculty and allied laboratory scientists is reported in this document.
Seaman, William +1 more
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The Community Simulator: A Python package for microbial ecology
, 2020 Natural microbial communities contain hundreds to thousands of interacting species. For this reason, computational simulations are playing an increasingly important role in microbial ecology.
Cui, Wenping +3 more
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