Super Mendelian Microfactories

Yeast has been used for centuries to make bread, beer, and wine. Since the late 20th century, it has also been used to produce important medicines like insulin. For the bioeconomy, where biological processes create sustainable products, yeast can be harnessed to make a wide range of products, from flavours and fragrances to materials and […]

Evoducta

Many everyday products are produced through fermentation by microorganisms—some obvious, like the yoghurt you have for breakfast; others less obvious, like the citric acid in your favourite soda. The long list of industrial fermentation processes continues to grow for two key reasons: (1) They can produce complex substances that are otherwise difficult or impossible to […]

Happy Bar

At the core of our initiative is the urgent need to tackle the rising global prevalence of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety. These conditions not only diminish individuals’ quality of life but also place a heavy financial burden on society. Recent studies have demonstrated a strong connection between the gut microbiome and mental […]

ProteoT

As more people become aware of the importance of healthy food and the urgent need to tackle climate change, alternative protein sources such as plant-based and microbial alternatives are gaining popularity. However, methods for routine quality control of food products—particularly regarding their source, purity, and safety—have not kept pace with this growth. Consequently, issues like […]