Saul Purton

Chlamydomonas chloroplast genes tolerate compression of the genetic code to just 51 codons

This paper demonstrates codon compression of the Chlamydomonas chloroplast genome to 51 codons without affecting chloroplast function or photosynthetic growth.

Structure-based analysis unveils co-origin of LPOR and nitrogenase-like proteins

The paper identifies structural links between nitrogenase-like proteins, LPOR, and chlorophyllide oxidoreductases, revealing their evolutionary origins and functional evolution through structural analysis.

Transgenic microalgae expressing double-stranded RNA as potential feed supplements for controlling white spot syndrome in shrimp aquaculture

This paper improves dsRNA production in microalgae for shrimp disease control, showing enhanced antiviral efficacy against white spot syndrome virus.

Genetic transformation of the dinoflagellate chloroplast

The paper demonstrates stable genetic transformation of dinoflagellate chloroplasts using a plasmid-like fragmented chloroplast genome, showing long-term expression and maintenance of introduced genes.