This $1,170,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) supports a collaborative research effort between the U.S. and India to deepen the understanding and improve the production of renewable natural fibers derived from the extracellular polysaccharides of the cyanobacterium Anabaena 33047. The 3-year project, commencing on September 1, 2024, aims to leverage systems biology and synthetic biology approaches to identify and manipulate the genetic and metabolic factors controlling the biosynthesis, export, and properties of these polysaccharides. The goal is to enhance the strength and stretchability of the resulting fibers for sustainable industrial applications, addressing global challenges related to pollution and resource depletion. This project will be conducted by the Washington University Office of Sponsored Research Services Division, a leading private research institution, in partnership with an Indian research organization funded by the Indian Department of Biotechnology. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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