Harnessing the power of Neobacillus niacini AUMC-B524 for silver oxide nanoparticle synthesis: optimization, characterization, and bioactivity exploration.

Background: Biotechnology provides a cost-effective way to produce nanomaterials such as silver oxide nanoparticles (AgONPs), which have emerged as versatile entities with diverse applications. This study investigated the ability of endophytic bacteria to biosynthesize AgONPs.

Results: A novel endophytic bacterial strain, Neobacillus niacini AUMC-B524, was isolated from Lycium shawii Roem.

Current paradigms and future challenges in harnessing gut bacterial symbionts of insects for biodegradation of plastic wastes.

The ubiquitous incorporation of plastics into daily life, coupled with inefficient recycling practices, has resulted in the accumulation of millions of metric tons of plastic waste, that poses a serious threat to the Earth's sustainability. Plastic pollution, a global problem, disrupts the ecological balance and endangers various life forms. Efforts to combat plastic pollution are underway, with a promising avenue being biological degradation facilitated by certain insects and their symbiotic gut microorganisms, particularly bacteria.

Efficient Fermentative Production of β-Alanine from Glucose through Multidimensional Engineering of .

β-Alanine, a valuable β-type amino acid, is experiencing increased demand due to its multifaceted applications in food flavoring, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, and the chemical industry. Nevertheless, the sustainable biosynthesis of β-alanine currently faces challenges due to the scarcity of robust strains, attributed to the complexities of modulating multiple genes and the inherent physiological constraints. Here, systems metabolic engineering was implemented in to overcome these limitations.