Scientists Build 'Speed Scanner' to Test Thousands of Plant Gene Switches at Once
In combination with AI models, the new tool promises to vastly accelerate plant engineering.
Custom Chemical Reactor Provides a Springboard for Science
A new custom-designed small-batch chemical reactor will allow JBEI researchers to rapidly test new technologies at small scales.
Harnessing Plants’ Plasticity to Make Key Industrial Chemical
Researchers engineered poplar trees to produce a high-value chemical, demonstrating the plant's ability to serve as a living factory for useful materials.
Jay Keasling Named 2025 DOE/NAI Innovator of the Year
Keasling, one of the foremost authorities on synthetic biology, was recognized for being a prolific inventor and entrepreneur.
How Berkeley Lab is Leading the Biology-Based Industrial Revolution
Berkeley Lab scientists, including scientists at JBEI, are playing a key role in shaping the future of biomanufacturing.
Expert Interview: Blake Simmons
Blake Simmons describes how biomanufacturing supports the U.S. goal of increased domestic production in an audio interview.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for High-Impact Science
Berkeley Lab researchers, including JBEI's Héctor García Martín, are using the latest AI technologies to drive U.S. research.