
March 13th, 2026 by Genome Biology Dept
Pushing Streptomyces engineering to new frontiers! The Samy phage tool targets the chromosome’s farthest terminal regions, rich in specialized metabolite genes, enabling precise integration across strains. A breakthrough for antibiotic production like albonoursin
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

March 13th, 2026 by B3S Dept
A functional partnership between a lipid scramblase and a lipid transfer protein in the regulation of phosphatidylserine homeostasis
Journal of Cell Biology

February 11th, 2026 by Genome Biology Dept
Noncoding DNA can generate microproteins, some of which evolve into new genes. We show that de novo genes preferentially originate from GC-rich, foldable sequences, revealing how base composition channels the birth of new proteins.
Nature Communications

February 16th, 2026 by B3S Dept
NMT in a new light: associated with the ribosome via the NAC complex, this enzyme not only adds lipid tags to the N-termini of nascent proteins but also acts as a chaperone, cooperating with MetAPs to ensure proper folding and delivery.
Nature Communications
