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Finding Gene Neighbors Leads to New Protein Functions

With new research, genomic neighborhoods help scientists understand functionally related genes in eukaryotes.

Green Algae Reveal One mRNA Encodes Many Proteins

A team of researchers has found numerous examples of polycistronic expression – in which two or more genes are encoded on a single molecule of mRNA – in green algae challenging long held views of monocistronic gene expression.

Discovering an Internal Metabolic Switch in Algae

Discovering hexokinase as an algal regulator of lipids and high-value antioxidants will enable sustainable sources of biofuels and bioproducts.