JBEI high school interns win two Biotech Partners awards
JBEI partnered with Biotech Partners (BP) this summer for a second year by providing internships to five high school students.
JBEI scientists explore novel enzyme for aromatic biofuel synthesis
In a Scientific Reports (Nature) paper entitled “In vitro characterization of phenylacetate decarboxylase, a novel enzyme catalyzing toluene biosynthesis in an anaerobic microbial community”, researchers at JBEI investigated an enzyme that could enable first-time biochemical production of the widely used octane booster, toluene.
JBEI participates at “Summer of Synbio”
JBEI collaborated with Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) at the launch of the “summer of synbio” at The Tech Museum of Innovation.
NSLC High School Biotech Students Visit JBEI
164 High School students taking part in National Student Leadership Conference’s Biotechnology program visited JBEI for a series of lab tours, bioenergy overviews and career explorations in July and August.
High School Summer Research Program Seeks to Foster Diversity in Science
The iCLEM program provides Bay Area high school students with hands-on experience in the lab and guidance for continuing a career in science.
Using hydrogen sulfide and CO2 to drive production of renewable fuels and chemicals
JBEI scientists demonstrate a biological approach to convert nuisance chemicals in municipal wastewater treatment (sewage) plants into renewable fuels or chemicals.
Scientists harness CO2 to consolidate biofuel production process, Biomass Magazine
Biomass Magazine covered new JBEI innovation that streamlines the biofuel production process.
Scientists Harness CO2 to Consolidate Biofuel Production Process
JBEI scientists have shown that adding carbon dioxide gas during the deconstruction phase of biofuel production successfully neutralized the toxicity of ionic liquids. The technique, which is reversible, allows the liquid to be recycled, representing a major step forward in streamlining the biofuel production process.