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Yunrong Chai
Principal Investigator
Northeastern University
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8 months ago
Biofilms, Microbial Genetics, Probiotics, Food Systems
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Research on bacterial biofilms across environments using genetics, transcriptomics, and live-cell imaging. We reveal signaling and sRNA control, engineer Bacillus for root and food matrices, and develop probiotic and antifungal approaches for agriculture, food, and health.
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Recombineering platform for engineering anti-fusarium plant beneficial bacteria
A novel recombineering technique in Bacillus subtilis for producing anti-fusarium bioagents. Enables introduction of large biosynthetic gene clusters from environmental Bacillus isolates to combat fusarium fungal pathoge...
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Biosensors for short-chain fatty acids in plant-based fermentation products
Engineered Bacillus subtilis biosensor strains for rapid detection of short-chain fatty acids (acetic, lactic, butyric, propionic, and malic acids) in plant-based fermentation products. These live bacterial sensors use f...
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A dipeptide-based natural food coloring molecule (pulcherrimin) produced by engineered probiotic bacteria
Pulcherrimin is a natural reddish pigment produced by engineered probiotic Bacilli through fermentation. It offers antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside its vibrant color, making it a multifunctional alterna...
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