
Modern genetic approaches to bust yeast tolerance to lignocellulosic hydrolysates
(Saccharomyces cerevisae)
New advances in adaptive evolution protocols, QTL mapping, and CRISPR/Cas9 technologies are proposed to enhance yeast tolerance to lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Learn more...
Here we intend to engineer S. cerevisiae for the production of D-Lactic acid, a promising renewable material for production of bio-friendly plastics. Learn more...

GEvoLab - Genome Engineering and Evolution of Microorganisms
Using Synthetic Biology and Evolution to Design Microbial Genomes
ReMaSSing - Reiterated Mass Selection and backcrosSing
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An innovative protocol for yeasts involving cycles of bulk selection, mass mating, sporulation, and bulk germination.
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Strict selection of ploidy states using dominant genetic markers.
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Enables QTL mapping of both adaptive and defective alleles.
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Facilitates the selection of newly arising beneficial mutations during evolution.
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A guided breeding protocol integrating genetic traits from diverse parents.

PROJECT Members

Lucas de Bem

Joneclei A. Barreto

Dr. Ana P. Jacobus

Dr. Jeferson Gross