Transcriptomic analysis reveals three important carbohydrate-active enzymes contributing to starch degradation of oleaginous yeast Lipomyces starkeyi.

The oleaginous yeast Lipomyces starkeyi has a high capacity for starch assimilation, but the genes involved and specific mechanisms in starch degradation remain unclear. This study aimed to identify the critical carbohydrate-active enzyme (CAZyme) genes contributing to starch degradation in L. starkeyi.

The Impact of a Commensality Intervention on Physician Burnout.

Commensality, the act of eating together, when organized around facilitated discussion is an evidence-based intervention that can promote engagement and reduce physician burnout. The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptance, and impact of a commensality intervention for physicians. The Commensality Intervention was based on a Mayo Clinic model that consisted of 6, 2-hour dinner meetings at local restaurants over 6 months with facilitated discussion.

Nineteenth Century Amorphous Calcium Carbonate.

The work of the English anatomist George Rainey is compared with that of the Dutch naturalist Pieter Harting. While the latter is regarded as a pioneer in biomimetic inorganic crystallography for precipitating unusual crystallographic forms that mimic the products of living organisms, the work of Rainey largely has been forgotten. In fact, Rainey first prepared amorphous calcium carbonate, a material that can be molded by organisms to form biogenic crystals.

Improvements in the utilization of calcium carbonate in promoting sustainability and environmental health.

Calcium carbonate (CaCO) is an incredibly abundant mineral on Earth, with over 90% of it being found in the lithosphere. To address the CO crisis and combat ocean acidification, it is essential to produce more CaCO using various synthetic methods. Additionally, this approach can serve as a substitute for energy-intensive processes like cement production.