Abstract: Methods for the direct detection of diagnostic target RNA have been developed, which obviate the need for time consuming RNA purification and isolation procedures.

Abstract: Methods for the direct detection of diagnostic target RNA have been developed, which obviate the need for time consuming RNA purification and isolation procedures.

Abstract: CrtW carotenoid ketolases are provided useful for the production of astaxanthin. The ketolases genes of the present invention exhibit improved ketolase activity when converting cyclic hydroxylated carotenoid intermediates into astaxanthin. Recombinant expression of the present carotenoid ketolases in host cell producing cyclic hydroxylated carotenoid intermediates enabled increased production of astaxanthin.

Abstract: Genes have been identified in the Methylomonas genome that are responsive to various metabolic and growth conditions. The identified responsiveness of these genes allows for the use of their promoters in regulated gene expression in C1 metabolizing bacteria. In particular, the hps promoter, which in its native state drives the expression of 3-hexulose-6-phosphate synthase (HPS), was found to be useful for directing expression of heterolgous coding regions (e.g., crtZ) in the obligate methanotroph Methylomonas sp. 16a.

Abstract: Provided is a method for expressing an introduced gene or genes in a C1 metabolizing microorganism host wherein the gene(s) are integrated into the tig region of the chromosome. This method provides high level expression in a stable manner in which growth rate of the host strain is not highly affected and a selection marker is not required. The use of this method for expressing carotenoid biosynthetic genes and resulting production of canthaxanthin is also described.

Abstract: Methods for the direct detection of diagnostic target RNA have been developed, which obviate the need for time consuming RNA purification and isolation procedures.

Abstract: This invention relates to the isolation of nucleic acid fragments from Methylamons sp. that encode enzymes involved in denitrification. The enzymes are useful in denitrification reactions and for the identification of other denitrifying bacteria. In addition, this invention also relates to the construction of chimeric genes encoding all or a substantial portion of the present genes in sense or antisense orientation, wherein the expression of the chimeric genes results in production of altered levels of the present gene products in the recombinant host.

Abstract: Genes have been identified in the Bacillus genome that are responsive to various metabolic conditions and growth cycle changes. The new responsiveness of these genes allows for their use in regulated gene expression in Bacillus sp. and for the monitoring of bioreactor health.

Abstract: Genes have been identified in the Bacillus genome that are responsive to various metabolic conditions and growth cycle changes. The new responsiveness of these genes allows for their use in regulated gene expression in Bacillus sp. and for the monitoring of bioreactor health.