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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JBEI Participates in Conference on Growing the Circular Bioeconomy
The summit looked at how to harness biotechnology to convert waste streams into valuable low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
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JBEI Holds Semi-annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research
Thirteen posters were presented and two seminar talks were given by undergraduate students.
Scientists Develop Higher-Performance Fuels, Biofuels and Bioproducts
New JBEI and ABPDU polyketide synthase platform opens the door to a multitude of bioengineering opportunities.
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JBEI Participates at Bay Area Science Festival’s Discovery Day at AT&T Park
The event was the culmination of a series of science events for young scientists in the Bay Area.