Publications by authors named "J A Maresca"
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- The development of genome-editing tools for freshwater Actinobacteria allows for better understanding and engineering of these abundant microbes in various environmental contexts.* -
- Researchers demonstrated that two widespread strains of freshwater Actinobacteria are naturally transformable and can undergo gene inactivation, making them useful model organisms.* -
- Enhancing genetic tools for freshwater microbes is crucial for advancing bioproduction and bioremediation efforts in natural water systems where microbial communities already contribute to environmental processes.*
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- Fluorinated organic compounds are commonly used and do not break down easily in the environment, leading to contamination issues.
- Researchers isolated specific microbes from wastewater that could potentially degrade these stubborn contaminants.
- The study includes genome sequences of four unique microbial strains (WV_118_3, WV_118_6, WV_118_8, and VL_57B) that were identified during this research.
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- Strain C14 was obtained from a weathered concrete cylinder.
- PacBio sequencing was used to create a complete genome for strain C14.
- The genome consists of one circular chromosome (6,656,731 bp) and six potential plasmids ranging from 35,452 to 85,428 bp.
Biological control uses naturally occurring antagonists such as bacteria or fungi for environmentally friendly control of plant pathogens. spp. have been used for biocontrol of numerous plant and insect pests and are well-known to synthesize a variety of bioactive secondary metabolites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdditive manufacturing (3D printing) has been deployed across multiple platforms to fabricate bioengineered tissues. We demonstrate the use of a Thermal Inkjet Pipette System (TIPS) for targeted delivery of cells onto manufactured substrates to design bio-bandages. Two cell lines - HEK 293 (kidney) and K7M2 wt (bone) - were applied using TIPS.
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