Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)

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MBT has received a score of 9.9 in the latest Cite Score rankings! We are thrilled to be in the top 12% of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology journals. THANKS to our incredible readers, contributors, staff members, and editors for their unwavering support!!!

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A greener future for bioplastics: near-solvent-free recovery of microbial PHAs directly from wet biomass using insect-derived enzymes. High polymer recovery & material quality, and up to 7× lower carbon footprint without drying or toxic solvents. https://t.co/Lrjmo5EMsP

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Succinic acid is key for sustainable green chemistry, but cost & sustainability challenges limit scale-up. Gunkel and Blombach explore next-generation feedstocks, low-pH fermentations & novel yeasts to advance competitive succinic acid production. https://t.co/QSJNopqePl

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Adapting Bacteria for Better Bioremediation. Evolving Dehalobacter on mixed substrates boosts 1,1-DCA dechlorination. Key mutations in TmrA enhance binding to xenobiotic pollutants, a new path to engineer more efficient cleanup microbes. Read Ren et al https://t.co/68e7U7r5hc

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Engineering Better Fucosylation with Enzyme Design. MBT ( https://t.co/HCNV39Ez24) presents a study led by Patricie Vodičková, that boosts transfucosylation >20× via a single mutation (S237V), enabling precise synthesis of fucosyllactose derivatives for biosensors & diagnostics.

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Better Biosensors: Engineering Geobacter biofilms via cGAMP signaling enhances electron transfer, creating thinner, more conductive films. Result: a 20× improvement in Cd(II) detection sensitivity, hence advancing bioenergy and biosensing tech. https://t.co/Ezmb6MEGE8

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Prototheca, rare pathogenic microalgae, are widespread in wastewater (78% samples). Treatment cuts levels by up to 99.9%, yet detectable cells remain, highlighting WWTPs as potential release routes and the need for routine monitoring + safety guidelines. https://t.co/5CU6N7qHSd

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Healthcare systems are failing on access, equity, and resilience. Timmis et al propose a bold reset: patient-driven digital care, microbial tech innovation, and a shift to prevention, reframing healthcare as a public good, not a commodity. Learn more https://t.co/xZaUwTSnwH

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How does a methylotrophic yeast fine-tune methanol metabolism? Cai et al reveal high-res structures of two alcohol oxidase isozymes in Ogataea methanolica, showing distinct cofactor preferences & assembly into functional octamers:biotech protein production https://t.co/bzpoRo7HUL

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PET waste is tough to recycle, but Barriuso’s group upcycled it into biodegradable PHAs using a hybrid approach: fast glycolysis + engineered microbial consortium. By splitting tasks between microbes, they boost efficiency and valorize plastic waste. Read https://t.co/hFPKb0kX74

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Magnetospirillum MSR-1 produces magnetosomes, ie uniform, magnetic nanocrystals with huge biotech potential. Oxygen levels control their size: more O₂ → smaller crystals. Fine-tuning O₂ could boost scalable production of tailored magnetic nanoparticles. https://t.co/jlHuM0kh9b

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Smarter bioreactors can better control how cells behave under real-world stress. Using real-time monitoring, Delvenne et al show how dynamic environments shape cell response and make biotech processes more reliable, scalable, and efficient. https://t.co/gyaknee1BV

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Persister bacteria evade antibiotics by “hibernating” their ribosomes. A shift from active (70S) to inactive (100S) states defines persistence, & reversing this shift drives recovery. Targeting ribosome hibernation could help prevent infection relapse. https://t.co/TRbjd3XLk9

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Bacterial vesicles could transform One Health—linking human, animal & environmental health with next-gen vaccines, diagnostics, and drug delivery. Tiny messengers, big impact. Read Arce-Rodriguez et al https://t.co/ZbBtad6Mq9

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ONE HEALTH: Turning pests into cures. Chen et al show that A cockroach-associated Streptomyces exhibits strong anti-Candida potential, revealing new antifungal compounds via multi-omics—opening ways to fight drug-resistant infections. Find more at https://t.co/REdUzTLaU0

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Decades of plant-focused breeding boosted yields, but reshaped (and often reduced) beneficial microbiomes. What if we bred plants and their microbiomes together? By combining rewilding & microbiome-aware genetics. An approach for climate-resilient crops. https://t.co/NO1czWSG7j

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Brüssow reviews COVID-19 antivirals. Remdesivir, molnupiravir & nirmatrelvir show variable benefits-greatest with early use in high-risk patients. Outcomes depend on timing, variants, patient context. Right drug,right time=better impact. Highly recommended https://t.co/KEVyQHd0JJ

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Boosting antibiotic production. BCAA metabolism regulates erythromycin biosynthesis via SACE_Lrp → ilvE. Tuning this axis + valine supplementation drives up to 71% higher yields. Regulatory + metabolic coupling ->better actinobacterial cell factories. https://t.co/V4WznNFoeJ

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Metabolic engineering in action. Acetylation inhibits E. coli isocitrate lyase, but KR mutations restore activity, rebalance carbon flux, cut acetate overflow, and boost lycopene production +61%. Smarter enzyme control -> better cell factories. https://t.co/joDCZi5Tvk

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Cell Factories meet Extracellular Vesicles (EV): Li et al establish S. cerevisiae as a model for EV biogenesis & cargo loading. By expressing ChiIFN-λ + cell wall perturbation, they boost EV yield 10× and reveal conserved sorting machinery (SNARE, ESCRT). https://t.co/xWpMdhW7NW

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Enrique Cerdá-Olmedo was a brilliant mind, a fearless thinker & a mentor who opened windows for generations. His legacy lives on in every curious question we dare to ask. A remarkable scientist, a devoted teacher & a person of immense generosity. https://t.co/yxrpVvvX3A