Gerardo Carrera‐Castaño
Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria
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Gerardo Carrera‐Castaño is a molecular biologist whose work bridges functional genomics and synthetic biology, with a focus on unraveling gene regulatory networks. His research centers on developing and optimizing high-throughput methods to map DNA–protein interactions, particularly through the yeast one-hybrid (Y1H) system. His most cited work, a 2024 protocol titled "Workflow to Select Functional Promoter DNA Baits and Screen Arrayed Gene Libraries in Yeast," addresses a critical bottleneck in Y1H screening: the efficient selection of functional promoter baits. By streamlining the process of generating and validating bait strains, Carrera‐Castaño’s workflow enables researchers to screen large, arrayed ORF libraries with higher reliability and throughput. This contribution is vital for studying transcriptional regulation in diverse organisms, from plants to pathogens. While his citation count is still growing—reflecting the recent publication of his key paper—his methodological innovations are poised to have lasting impact in the fields of gene regulation and synthetic biology. His work exemplifies how careful protocol design can accelerate discovery in complex biological systems.
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