Posts by JBEI

JBEI Participates at Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Berkeley Lab organized the 34th annual Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Turning plants into fuel, ShareAmerica

ShareAmerica, the U.S. Department of State’s online news platform, has released a story about JBEI's research. 

JBEI Participates at Earth Action Initiative

The event was part of Earth month which is celebrated worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Plants Really Do Feed Their Friends

JBEI researchers contributed to a study that found that plants craft their own root microbiome.

JBEI Enzyme Discovery Enables First-Time Microbial Production of the Octane Booster Toluene

The discovery will have implications for fundamental science and biofuel production.

In 1986, scientists found a fuel-producing bacterium at the bottom of a Swiss lake. Now, they know how it works, Science Magazine

Science Magazine covered JBEI publication "Discovery of enzymes for toluene synthesis from anoxic microbial communities" published in Nature Chemical Biology.

Brewing Hoppy Beer Without the Hops

JBEI researchers contribute to engineering industrial brewing yeast that creates more hoppy flavor in beer.

Something's Brewing in the Lab: Beer Without Hops, New York Times  

New York Times covered research conducted at JBEI which has resulted in the bioengineering of industrial brewing yeast that creates more hoppy flavor in beer. 

JBEI Hosts Antioch High School Students for Mock Interviews

The students are part of the Biotech Partners program

Crystallization Screen Created by JBEI Scientists Reaches the Market

The open source crystallization screen is available to the public.