One primary objective of synthetic biology is to improve the sustainability of chemical
manufacturing. Naturally occurring biological systems can utilize a variety of carbon sources, …

Background Lignocellulosic biomass is an attractive, inexpensive source of potentially
fermentable sugars. However, hydrolysis of lignocellulose results in a complex mixture containing …

The regulated uptake and consumption of d-amino acids by bacteria remain largely unexplored,
despite the physiological importance of these compounds. Unlike other characterized …

Natural transformation and homologous recombination in a soil bacterium, Acinetobacter
baylyi ADP1, occur with exceptionally high efficiency. These genetic features can be …

For many years, the natural competency of Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 facilitated studies of
bacterial metabolism, biochemistry, and physiology. With the advent of synthetic biology, new …

Adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) is a powerful approach for improving phenotypes of
microbial hosts. Evolved strains typically contain numerous mutations that can be revealed by …

Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 degrades many aromatic compounds and has a uniquely tractable
genetic system. Recent interest in aromatic compound metabolism stems from diverse …

Introduction: Melphalan is a common chemotherapy agent used as conditioning prior to
autologous stem cell transplants (Auto SCT). Most frequent side effects are gastrointestinal (GI), …

Background Despite rigorous characterization of the role of acetylcholine in retinal
development, long-term effects of its absence as a neurotransmitter are unknown. One of the …

The purposes of this article are (a) to discuss issues related to the selection and development
of language assessment procedures for children who speak Spanish and English based …