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The SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Dimer-Based Screening System : A Synthetic Biology Tool for Identifying Compounds with Dimerzation Inhibitory Potential

The SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Dimer-Based Screening System : A Synthetic Biology Tool for Identifying Compounds with Dimerzation Inhibitory Potential

This study by Ernawati Arifin Giri-Rachman, Ph.D., Azzania Fibriani, M.Si., Ph.D., and their colleagues aimed to develop a novel SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) dimer-based screening system (DBSS) utilizing synthetic biology in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). We linked the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro with the DNA-binding domain of AraC regulatory protein, which regulates the reporter gene expression. Protein modeling […]

Dissecting genetic variation and association mapping for agromorphological traits under high temperature stress in pea (Pisum stavium L.)

Dissecting genetic variation and association mapping for agromorphological traits under high temperature stress in pea (Pisum stavium L.)

This study by Chindy Ulima Zanetta, M.P. and her colleagues aimed to explore genetic variation in Southeast Asia pea accessions and identify marker-trait associations related to heat stress. Phenotypic data were assessed for genetic variation in 11 traits including phenological, morphological, and agronomic, under high temperature conditions in Malaysia and Indonesia. The BLINK model identified […]

Identification of self- and pathogen-targeted miRNAs from resistant and suscepptible Theobroma cacao variety to black pod disease

Identification of self- and pathogen-targeted miRNAs from resistant and suscepptible Theobroma cacao variety to black pod disease

Cacao farmers often face challenges posed by black pod disease caused by Phytophthora spp., with P. palmivora being the most dominant. The objective of this study by Popi Septiani, Ph,D., Karlia Meitha, Ph.D., and their colleagues is to identify differentially expressed miRNAs in black pod-resistant and susceptible cacao varieties and to predict their targets in […]

Osteogenic potential of a 3D printed silver nanoparticle-based electroactive scaffold for bone tissue engineering using human Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells

Osteogenic potential of a 3D printed silver nanoparticle-based electroactive scaffold for bone tissue engineering using human Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells

Prof. Dr. Anggraini Barlian in collaboration with material engineering made a significant contribution to an article in the journal collection “Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: Women in Materials Science.” from the Royal Society of Chemistry.The collection aims to celebrate Women’s Day 2024 today, March 8th, by recognizing the invaluable contributions of women to the field […]

Potential use of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of Bacillus subtilis for biosorption of mercury produced from soil-washing effluent

Potential use of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of Bacillus subtilis for biosorption of mercury produced from soil-washing effluent

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) can be used as an effective biosorbent for removing heavy metals from soil washing effluent. In this research by Ir. Sri Harjati Suhardi and her colleagues, Bacillus subtilis was used as an EPS-producing bacteria with a yield of bound EPS of 0.6 mg/g biomass with protein and polysaccharide content of 199 […]

The project, the everyday, and reflexivity in sociotechnical agri-food assemblages : proposing a conceptual model of digitalisation

The project, the everyday, and reflexivity in sociotechnical agri-food assemblages : proposing a conceptual model of digitalisation

Digital technologies have transformed our approach to food and agriculture, promising to revolutionize global food production while minimizing environmental impact. Angga Dwiartama, M.Si., Ph.D., and his team propose a model of digitalization based on assemblage theory, comprising three dimensions: project-based digitalization, everyday digitalization, and reflexive digitalization. These dimensions represent various relationships between practices, representations, and […]

Everyday digitalization in food and agriculture : Introduction to the symposium

Everyday digitalization in food and agriculture : Introduction to the symposium

This themed issue sets out to explore the everyday dimension of digitalization, in the specific context of agri-food systems. Angga Dwiartama, M.Si., Ph.D. and his colleagues propose a collection of papers that contribute to opening new approaches to digitalization in food and agriculture. The various forms of everyday digitalization that are presented in this symposium […]

Determination of productivity, yield and bioactivity of propolis extract produced by Tetragonula spp. Cultivated in Modular Tetragonula hives

Determination of productivity, yield and bioactivity of propolis extract produced by Tetragonula spp. Cultivated in Modular Tetragonula hives

In this study, Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Abduh, MT. et al. examined how microclimate conditions affect the activity of Tetragonula laeviceps, Tetragonula biroi, and Tetragonula drescheri in Modular Tetragonula Hives for crude propolis production. They also studied the impact of cultivating these species with P. merkusii resin on propolis productivity, and different extraction methods on propolis […]

A New Identified β-amyrin Synthase Gene Hypothetically Involved in Oleanane-saponin Biosynthesis from Talinum Paniculatum (Jacq.) Geartn

A New Identified β-amyrin Synthase Gene Hypothetically Involved in Oleanane-saponin Biosynthesis from Talinum Paniculatum (Jacq.) Geartn

Dr. Indra Wibowo, Dr. Ahmad Faizal, and their colleague explored the production of oleanane-type saponins produced by the genus Talinum. The first aim of the study was to isolate the probable gene encoding bAS, a key enzyme involved in the cyclization of 2,3-oxidosqualene producing the backbone of the oleanane-type saponin β-amyrin and characterize the gene […]

Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Stock Estimation Using UAV Photogrammetry in Indonesian Mangroves and Other Competing Land Uses

Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Stock Estimation Using UAV Photogrammetry in Indonesian Mangroves and Other Competing Land Uses

Dr. Elham Sumarga and his colleagues report a novel application using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to estimate and compare aboveground biomass (AGB) carbon stocks of mangrove forests with two alternate replacement commercial land uses (oil palm and coconut plantations) in Lubuk Kertang and Pulau Sembilan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. They generated high-accuracy digital surface models (DSMs) […]

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