Domingues Lab

The Molecular Biotechnology Lab is part of the BioPreFer group at CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering. Leading Scientist: Lucília Domingues.

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🔬✨ National Scientists Day

Today we celebrate everyone who transforms curiosity into knowledge and science into impact. 🌍

Inspired by José Mariano Gago, we continue to believe in science for all.

#NationalScientistsDay #Science #MarianoGago

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✨A great evening with the team at our group dinner! We celebrated recent achievements and ongoing collaborations.
#TeamScience #Collaboration #ResearchLife

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📚 New book from our group!
We are proud to announce the publication of “Ashbya gossypii in Biotechnology”, highlighting advances and applications of this remarkable microorganism in modern biotechnology.
🔗 https://t.co/GpfDaPMb3S
#Biotechnology #Microbiology #Ashbya

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📄New publication!
We evaluated delivery of an anti-Listeria endolysin using CRISPR-Cas9 engineered probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii 🧬 A promising strategy for targeted control of Listeria monocytogenes in the gut.
➡️https://t.co/CaA88Z2log
#Biotechnology #CRISPR #Probiotics

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🔬✨ International Day of Women and Girls in Science

At CEB, we celebrate the women and girls who drive discovery, innovation, and inspiration every day. Together, we build a more inclusive and representative science.

#WomenInScience #CEB #UMinho #Inspiration

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Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬✨
We honor the women driving discovery, innovation and progress. Let’s continue building inclusive spaces where every girl can thrive in science. 🌍🔬
#WomenInScience #GirlsInScience #STEM

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CEB Pride!
CEB researcher Lucília Domingues was elected President of the Portuguese Society of Biotechnology (#SPBT) during #Microbiotec25.
A recognition of her career and CEB’s impact on biotech, research & innovation in Portugal.
👏 Congratulations!
#CEB #UMinho #Biotechnology

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Last week the students from the Master in Biotechnology presented their projects developed with our group! Great work showcasing innovation in sustainable production of food compounds. Proud of their achievements and excited for what comes next!🚀
#MastersResearch

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New publication in Metabolic Engineering ➡ https://t.co/pw9V3qkXgs
Glad to contribute to study on biosynthesis of orsellinic acid–derived meroterpenoids led by Prof. Hasunuma (Kobe University, Japan) as an ongoing collab. Excited for what's next!
#SyntheticBiology #TeamScience

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Congratulations to David Sáez on successfully defending his PhD thesis last week!🎓👏 A great achievement, developed in collaboration with @AzeredoLab. Wishing him all the best for the next steps in research and beyond!
#PhDDefense #ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology

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We are so excited to see David defend his work!

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🎓 PhD Defense – David Sáez Moreno
📅 Jan 8 | ⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 School of Engineering, UMinho (Azurém, Guimarães)
PhD in Chemical Engineering on engineered probiotic yeasts releasing phage endolysins — a promising alternative to antibiotics.
#PhDDefense #ChemicalEngineering

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📄 New article published!
Our review “Protein jetting-based printing: principles and applications” explores advances, challenges and applications of protein jetting in biosensors, Bio-MEMS, tissue engineering and more🧬
👉https://t.co/ToPdswVqF7
#ProteinEngineering #Bioprinting

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Celebrating the season with our amazing team at the @cebuminho Christmas dinner! Grateful for this year’s achievements and collaboration. Wishing everyone happy holidays!🌟🎄
#TeamSpirit #HappyHolidays

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Congratulations to Professor Lucília Domingues, leader of the elected list for the Portuguese Society of Biotechnology (SPBT).
A well-deserved recognition of her commitment to advancing biotechnology in Portugal. 👏🔬🇵🇹
#Biotechnology #MICROBIOTEC25 #SPBT

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🔥Bio2Val Team & info: https://t.co/LrX6bZDIfx

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Congratulations to Cristiana Martins for the oral presentation “Integrated Bioconversion of Grape Pomace-Derived Sugars into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid Using Engineered and Wild-Type Yeasts” at #MICROBIOTEC25.
Minho and Vigo collaboration to valorize agro-industrial residues 👏🔬

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Congratulations to Professor Lucília Domingues for delivering the keynote “Strain Matters: Linking Host Choice to Bioprocess Success” at #MICROBIOTEC25.
A strong contribution from our group leader to the national biotech community. 🔬👏

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Congratulations to Pedro Montenegro-Silva for his oral presentation “Modular Engineering of Substrate Oxidation and Electron Flow for Enhanced Bacterial Cellulose Biosynthesis in Komagataeibacter” at #MICROBIOTEC25.
A strong contribution from CEB to advance BC bioprocessing. 👏🔬

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Congratulations to Eduardo Coelho for contributing two posters to #MICROBIOTEC25 (Book of Abstracts -> ID286 & ID293)

Excellent representation of our group’s work on fungal bioprocessing. Eduardo has been exceptional, as always👏🔬

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Congratulations to our colleague Miguel Francisco for his presentation at #MICROBIOTEC25: “Peroxisomal engineering for improved lactones sustainable biosynthesis within a circular economy”. Proud to see our research group contribute to sustainable and circular bioprocesses🌱