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JBEI researchers demonstrated an efficient strain of bacteria for bioproduction that grows on the promising feedstock formate.

Two breakthrough strategies are rewriting the playbook for designing microbes that make synthetic aviation fuels.

In combination with AI models, the new tool promises to vastly accelerate plant engineering.

A new custom-designed small-batch chemical reactor will allow JBEI researchers to rapidly test new technologies at small scales.

Researchers engineered poplar trees to produce a high-value chemical, demonstrating the plant's ability to serve as a living factory for useful materials.

JBEI researchers investigate the connections between Aspergillus species, demonstrating their usefulness for producing biofuels and bioproducts.

Helms, Scientific Lead of New Pathway Development, received the 2025 Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry.

Keasling, one of the foremost authorities on synthetic biology, was recognized for being a prolific inventor and entrepreneur.

Hillson will be responsible for leading JBEI initiatives involving automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data analytics.

Shih was recognized for outstanding investigations in the field of plant biology.