About this Research Topic
Please note that pure in silico studies without mechanistic insights and a demonstrable hypothesis are not within the scope of the Microbiotechnology section and will not be accepted.
The vast and mysterious realm of the oceans holds tremendous potential for biotechnological research. Within this domain, marine microbial communities stand out as a promising source of unique biomolecules and enzymes. Sustainable utilization of these resources for biotechnological purposes has gained rapid momentum, accompanied by a set of complex challenges and exciting prospects. The vastness of the ocean itself presents a significant challenge when it comes to the sustainable exploration of marine microbial resources. Overcoming logistical and technical hurdles in sampling and analysis is a continuous endeavor. Compounding the issue, many marine microbes resist cultivation in a laboratory setting, posing difficulties in unravelling their metabolic processes and scaling up production of their bioactive compounds. Achieving sustainability in the utilization of these resources without detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem are another substantial challenge.
However, these challenges are overshadowed by the immense promise that marine microbial resources hold for biotechnological applications. Diverse marine habitats and intricate ecological interactions between microorganisms and other marine life offer unparalleled opportunities for discovering novel biomolecules and enzymes that are not found on land. The potential applications of these compounds span various fields, encompassing medicine, biotechnology, food, and cosmetics.
This Research Topic invites contributions on a wide array of subjects, including but not limited to:
• Development of sustainable culture methods for marine microbes, whether they are culturable or unculturable
• Utilization of culture-independent techniques, like PCR amplification and functional or sequence-based screening of metagenomic DNA libraries, to tap into the potential of microbes and their distinct gene clusters, and subsequently, to obtain valuable products through cultivation methods.
• Expanding our comprehension of marine microbial diversity, as well as the associated compounds and enzymes.
• Identification and characterization of novel biosynthetic pathways and secondary metabolites produced by marine microbial communities.
• Evaluation of potential medical and cosmetic uses for compounds and enzymes derived from marine microorganisms.
• Development of biotechnological processes to sustainably produce marine microbial-derived compounds and enzymes on a large scale.
• Conducting life cycle assessments to gauge the environmental impact and sustainability of biotechnological processes using marine microbial resources.
The vast and mysterious realm of the oceans holds tremendous potential for biotechnological research. Within this domain, marine microbial communities stand out as a promising source of unique biomolecules and enzymes. Sustainable utilization of these resources for biotechnological purposes has gained rapid momentum, accompanied by a set of complex challenges and exciting prospects. The vastness of the ocean itself presents a significant challenge when it comes to the sustainable exploration of marine microbial resources. Overcoming logistical and technical hurdles in sampling and analysis is a continuous endeavor. Compounding the issue, many marine microbes resist cultivation in a laboratory setting, posing difficulties in unravelling their metabolic processes and scaling up production of their bioactive compounds. Achieving sustainability in the utilization of these resources without detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem are another substantial challenge.
However, these challenges are overshadowed by the immense promise that marine microbial resources hold for biotechnological applications. Diverse marine habitats and intricate ecological interactions between microorganisms and other marine life offer unparalleled opportunities for discovering novel biomolecules and enzymes that are not found on land. The potential applications of these compounds span various fields, encompassing medicine, biotechnology, food, and cosmetics.
This Research Topic invites contributions on a wide array of subjects, including but not limited to:
• Development of sustainable culture methods for marine microbes, whether they are culturable or unculturable
• Utilization of culture-independent techniques, like PCR amplification and functional or sequence-based screening of metagenomic DNA libraries, to tap into the potential of microbes and their distinct gene clusters, and subsequently, to obtain valuable products through cultivation methods.
• Expanding our comprehension of marine microbial diversity, as well as the associated compounds and enzymes.
• Identification and characterization of novel biosynthetic pathways and secondary metabolites produced by marine microbial communities.
• Evaluation of potential medical and cosmetic uses for compounds and enzymes derived from marine microorganisms.
• Development of biotechnological processes to sustainably produce marine microbial-derived compounds and enzymes on a large scale.
• Conducting life cycle assessments to gauge the environmental impact and sustainability of biotechnological processes using marine microbial resources.
Keywords: biotechnology, sustainability, microbial community, PCR amplification, gene clusters, unculturable microbes, metabolites, enzymes, marine microorganisms
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