Publications by authors named "Jill H Zeilstra-Ryalls"

We report the discovery and genome sequence of mycobacteriophage Eugenia, isolated from soil samples collected in Akron, OH. Eugenia is a double-stranded DNA virus with a genome size of 69,139 bp, featuring 104 predicted protein-encoding genes, with 32 of these genes assigned putative functions.

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  • - The study investigates the implementation and educational benefits of course-based research experiences (CRE) in STEM education over three years, involving 102 instructors from the SEA-PHAGES program.
  • - The research includes surveys and feedback sessions to understand instructors' perspectives on the goals and teaching practices of CRE, ultimately utilizing qualitative content analysis.
  • - Findings reveal three instructional models for CRE teaching: 1) acting as a scientist and generating data, 2) teaching procedural knowledge, and 3) promoting project ownership, which help inform new instructors and institutions about effective CRE instruction.
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Rhodopseudomonas palustris TN1 was isolated from Songkhla Lake, Thailand. It phototrophically generates H(2) from the predominant volatile fatty acids (VFAs) produced from microbial dark-fermentations of palm oil milling effluent; yields from 20 mM butyrate, acetate and propionate were 4.7, 2.

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Part of the oxygen responsiveness of Rhodobacter sphaeroides 2.4.1 tetrapyrrole production involves changes in transcription of the hemA gene, which codes for one of two isoenzymes catalyzing 5-aminolevulinic acid synthesis.

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The hemA gene codes for one of two synthases in Rhodobacter sphaeroides 2.4.1 which catalyze the formation of 5-aminolevulinic acid.

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The hemF gene of Rhodobacter sphaeroides 2.4.1 is predicted to code for an oxygen-dependent coproporphyrinogen III oxidase.

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