Corynebacterium ammoniagenes class Ib ribonucleotide reductase: transcriptional regulation of an atypical genomic organization in the nrd cluster

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on ribonucleotide reductases which catalyse the synthesis of deoxyribonucleotides required for RNA repair and replication. The authors describe their study of these reductases carried out in accordance to their metal cofactors and organic radicals.

Spain, Genetic regulation, Genetic transcription, Transcription (Genetics), Genomes, Ribonucleotides

Rhodobacter capsulatus gains a competitive advantage from respiratory nitrate reduction during light-dark transitions

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Research has been conducted on Rhodobacter capsulatus N22DNAR (super)+ possessing periplasmic nitrate reductase. The authors have investigated the role of nitrate reduction in R. capsulatus growth during light-dark cycles in carbon-limited continuous cultures.

United Kingdom, Growth, Carbon, Nitrates, Company growth

Digging deeper: uncovering genetic loci which modulate photosynthesis gene expression in Rhodobacter sphaeroides 2.4.1

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on Rhodobacter sphaeroides genetic locus. The authors report the identification of genetic locus required for activation of photosynthesis genes in R. sphaeroides.

United States, Gene expression, Photosynthesis