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Stéphane Bentolila is an Associate Research Professor in Molecular Biology Genetics at Cornell University. He received his B.A. in Biochemistry from Université des Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc, an M.S. in Agronomic Science from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie de Toulouse, and a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Université Claude Bernard - Lyon. His research interests include organelle genetics, RNA editing, and cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS). Dr. Bentolila's work focuses on understanding the nuclear control over plant organelle gene expression, particularly concerning mitochondrial gene expression and its role in pollen development. He has identified restoration fertility (Rf) genes and explored RNA metabolism processes within plant organelles. His research utilizes a combinatorial approach involving quantitative genetics, biochemistry, and genomics to elucidate the components of the editosome responsible for RNA modifications. He aims to reconstitute the plant editosome in vitro, advancing the field of genetic engineering technologies beneficial to the biotechnology industry and society.
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