Research Units

Research Units

Genetic and metabolic strategies for sustainability

El equipo de la unidad se dedica a la ingeniería metabólica de microorganismos para fomentar la producción de metabolitos valiosos y desarrollar organismos que degraden contaminantes, como los plásticos. Se especializa en el uso de técnicas avanzadas de modelado computacional y modificación genética para diseñar microorganismos que optimicen o habiliten procesos biotecnológicos innovadores. Su contribución activa en la ciencia básica es crucial para el desarrollo tecnológico dentro del instituto.

Lines of investigation

1

Optimization of microbial production of compounds of industrial interest through genetic engineering and gene regulation.

2

Exploration of microbial diversity and bioactive potential of bacterial metabolites.

3

Genetic study of microorganisms involved in the recycling of plastics, waste and other materials.

Researchers

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Latest publications

de la Fuente Tagarro, C., Martín-González, D., De Lucas, A., Bordel, S., Santos-Beneit, F. (2024) Current Knowledge on CRISPR Strategies Against Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria. Antibiotics. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13121141

Maziotis, A., Sala-Garrido, R., Mocholi-Arce, M., Molinos-Senante, M. (2024) Understanding water-energy-carbon nexus in English and Welsh water industry by assessing eco-productivity of water companies. npj Clean Water. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-024-00420-8

Maziotis, A., Sala-Garrido, R., Mocholi-Arce, M., Molinos-Senante, M. (2024) Evaluating carbon performance in the water industry: A longitudinal analysis of England and Wales. Results in Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103580

Ruiz Palomar, C., García Álvaro, A., Muñoz, R., Repáraz, C., Ortega, M.F., de Godos, I. (2024) Pre-Commercial Demonstration of a Photosynthetic Upgrading Plant: Investment and Operating Cost Analysis. Processes. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122794

Jo, Y., Hoyos, E.G., Blanco, S., Kim, S.-H., Muñoz, R. (2024) Assessing nitrous oxide emissions from algal-bacterial photobioreactors devoted to biogas upgrading and digestate treatment. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142528