The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending October 25, 2024, closed at 3962.81 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -1.49% (or -60.14 basis points). Seven RDWI members gained value last week from 0.27% (Toyota) to 5.88% (General Motors). Eighteen RDWI members lost value the previous week from -0.27%…
Microbial powerhouses harness cellular energy fluctuations for bioproduction
Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis are tapping microorganisms to produce sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and medicines. Their latest research, published in Nature Communications, focuses on the role of ATP (adenosine-5′-triphosphate) in microbial metabolism and its role on bioproduction. Recognizing that ATP, the primary cellular energy currency, fluctuates significantly in microbes used for biomanufacturing,…