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.
TEDx Talk by JBEI's CSTO Blake Simmons Now Available
The talk is entitled "A World Without Limits through Biomanufacturing of Carbon".
DOE Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar Visits JBEI
Dabbar learned about JBEI's renewed mission
All in the Family: Focused Genomic Comparisons
Genus-wide Aspergillus project by JGI and JBEI highlights new functional genome annotation methods.