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Tools4Cells: Development of self-amplifying RNA systems for bacterial protein synthesis — NSF Award to William Marsh Rice Universi

An award is made to William Marsh Rice University to enable the development of a safe, programmable RNA-based system for transient protein production in bacteria. Harnessing the replicative machinery of single-stranded RNA bacteriophages and incorporating regulatory control elements, this project will produce self-repl

Award titleTools4Cells: Development of self-amplifying RNA systems for bacterial protein synthesis
Award ID2446451
AwardeeWilliam Marsh Rice University
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Amount obligated$986,944
Principal investigatorPedro Alvarez
ProgramInnovation: Research Methods
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractAn award is made to William Marsh Rice University to enable the development of a safe, programmable RNA-based system for transient protein production in bacteria. Harnessing the replicative machinery of single-stranded RNA bacteriophages and incorporating regulatory control elements, this project will produce self-replicating RNA (srRNA) scaffolds that function across a broad range of bacterial species. This platform enables precise, short-term protein production without the risks of horizontal
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