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Cells of the green microalga Auxenochlorella protothecoides expressing a red fluorescent protein. These algae accumulate large quantities of oils stored in lipid droplets.

Not Lost in Translation: Algae Show How to Make Two Proteins from One Messenger RNA

Scientists uncover a hidden feature of protein translation in green algae, offering a new perspective on the basic rules of gene expression.

These plates show how genetic modifications affect yeasts’ resistance to oxidative stress. Deleting the genes responsible for building cell walls reduced resistance in one species; adding a gene that encodes a key enzyme improved resistance in another.

Machine Learning Reveals Genes That Help Yeasts Resist Stress

Study provides a framework for connecting genetic mechanisms and trait variation across diverse yeast species.

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