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PS Seminar Series - The algal chloroplast as a testbed for synthetic biology and whole genome engineering »
The tiny, self-contained genetic system of the chloroplast (or plastid) in the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is well suited for genetic engineering and has recently seen a surge in the deployment of synthetic biology approaches.
PS Seminar Series - Plastid encoding of key genes for enhanced physiological and structural properties »
In my talk, I’d like to introduce two of my postdoctoral studies where I explored the independent expression of two genes in tobacco: Rubisco activase (RCA) and a spider silk gene, Major ampullate spidroin 1 (MaSp1).
PS Seminar Series- Advances in plant and microbial science: approaches to address global food and climate security »
Talk followed by panel discussion about future directions in Plant Science.
BSB Seminar: Development and characterisation of novel antimalarial chemotypes from the Janssen Jumpstarter library »
Malaria is a devastating disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Due to the threat of emerging drug resistance, the current arsenal of clinically used artemisinin combination therapies and drug candidates undergoing clinical assessment may not be sufficient in eliminating the disease.
PS Seminar Series: Translation with a minimal set of tRNAs - chloroplasts as model for manipulating isoacceptor tRNA abundance »
In chloroplasts of embryophytes, superwobbling between codons and anticodons has been demonstrated to facilitate translation of the standard genetic code by a minimized set of only 30 tRNAs (Rogalski et al., 2008).
BSB Seminar: Deconstructing Solid Tumour Heterogeneity: The Matrix Perspective »
Homeostasis of the extracellular matrix is critical for correct organ and tissue function. Both the biochemical and biomechanical properties of the matrix contribute to modulating the behaviour of resident cells and are more than just passive bystanders.
PS Seminar Series - Seasonal control of flowering: Why lipid matters »
The timing of flowering needs to be tightly controlled to maximize reproductive success. Plants perceive seasonal cues (e.g., day length and temperature) to adjust the timing of flowering.
E&E PhD Exit Seminar: Evolution and ecology of the critically endangered Dryococelus australis in captivity »
As climate change and land transformation advance into the future, more and more species will be unable to keep up with the rate of change imposed by human activity.
BSB Seminar: Membranes under the lens: Using structural biology data to visualise receptor dynamics »
How can we tell engaging stories about complex biological processes that are invisible to the naked eye? Scientists utilise a variety of techniques to investigate and visualise membrane receptors (gatekeepers of information) that transfer signals across membranes.
