An Oil-Accumulating Yeast Could Help Make Next-Generation Aviation Fuels
Researchers demonstrated the production of a bio-based jet fuel precursor in a type of yeast.
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JBEI Hosts Inter-Bioenergy Research Center Lignin Workshop
The event gathered representatives from all the DOE Bioenergy Research Centers to discuss the future of lignin research.
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Blake Simmons Named AAAS Fellow
Simmons was recognized for his contributions to the field of microbiology and biotechnology.
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Petzold Named JBEI Chief Information Officer
Petzold will lead JBEI initiatves involving automation, data management for artificial intelligence/machine learning efforts, and data analytics.
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Breaking Through the Lignin Problem
A strategy developed at JBEI streamlines the process of converting lignin, a complex plant polymer, into starting materials for biomanufacturing processes.
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O'Malley Elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology
O'Malley was one of 63 fellows honored for their scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology.
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A Standout Solvent for Today’s Biorefineries
Researchers identify butylamine as a promising solution to many challenges at biorefineries.
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Exploring the Potential of a Formate-Based Bioeconomy
JBEI researchers demonstrated an efficient strain of bacteria for bioproduction that grows on the promising feedstock formate.
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AI, Automation, and Biosensors Speed the Path to Synthetic Jet Fuel
Two breakthrough strategies are rewriting the playbook for designing microbes that make synthetic aviation fuels.
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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.
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