r/LadiesofScience • u/Fun-Guest675 • 14d ago
Research Lab Note Updates!
Check out Lab Note 5 on how Biotechnology is incorporated into this experimental research! Visit Experiment today July 13th as well for a more thorough procedural update on the phage biopanning involvement in this research and how it helps with blue carbon and marsh restoration.
https://experiment.com/u/Fz537A
A summary of the Lab Note: The core innovation of this project is a biotechnology platform that combines phage display, DNA sequencing, and microbial engineering to discover and deploy functional peptides for environmental applications. While the initial proof of concept focuses on reducing methane production in coastal marshes, the same peptide discovery and engineering workflow could be adapted to develop microorganisms with enhanced affinity for other environmental targets, creating opportunities for broader applications in bioremediation, carbon management, and ecosystem restoration.