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.
August 17, 2026
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.
August 11, 2026
Blake Simmons Named AAAS Fellow
Simmons was recognized for his contributions to the field of microbiology and biotechnology.
March 27, 2026
Petzold Named JBEI Chief Information Officer
Petzold will lead JBEI initiatves involving automation, data management for artificial intelligence/machine learning efforts, and data analytics.
March 10, 2026
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.
March 05, 2026
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.
February 19, 2026
A Standout Solvent for Today’s Biorefineries
Researchers identify butylamine as a promising solution to many challenges at biorefineries.
February 05, 2026
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.
February 04, 2026
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.
January 29, 2026
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.
December 18, 2025
Custom Chemical Reactor Provides a Springboard for Science
A new custom-designed small-batch chemical reactor will allow JBEI researchers to rapidly test new technologies at small scales.
December 11, 2025