Trash to Treasure: Scientists Convert Municipal Waste to Biofuel Precursors
JBEI researchers convert municipal solid waste blends into chemical compounds that can be used as diesel fuel precursors.
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Jay Keasling to receive AIChE's Doing a World of Good Medal
Jay Keasling, JBEI’s chief executive officer, will be awarded the Doing a World of Good Medal by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Getting Teens Hooked on STEM
JBEI's summer science program shares its recipe for educational success and inclusivity.
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More Investment Needed for Machine Learning for Bioengineering
Opinion piece highlights the opportunities in a radical new approach to bioengineering that leverages the latest disruptive advances in machine learning.
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Blue Pigment from Engineered Fungi Could Help Turn the Textile Industry Green
JBEI's new platform for producing blue pigment could provide a sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic dyes and open the door for next-generation bioproduction.
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Turning the Switch on Biofuels
LLNL scientists and collaborators at JBEI have identified a molecular mechanism in bacteria that can be manipulated to promote imidazolium ionic liquid tolerance.
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2019 Undergraduate Poster Presentation
During the presentation, the undergraduates were judged for their presentation and poster making skills.
Pam Ronald Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Ronald was elected in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Bright Skies for Plant-Based Jet Fuels
Joint BioEnergy Institute researchers demonstrate that jet fuels made from plants could be cost competitive with conventional fossil fuels.
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Sloan Fellowship Will Help Patrick Shih Investigate Ancient Origins of Photosynthesis
Shih is JBEI's Director of Plant Biosystems Design.
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