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
Harnessing Plants’ Plasticity to Make Key Industrial Chemical
Researchers engineered poplar trees to produce a high-value chemical, demonstrating the plant's ability to serve as a living factory for useful materials.
November 25, 2025
A Deeper Look into Fungal Species Reveals Biomanufacturing Potential
JBEI researchers investigate the connections between Aspergillus species, demonstrating their usefulness for producing biofuels and bioproducts.
September 29, 2025
Brett Helms Honored by American Chemical Society
Helms, Scientific Lead of New Pathway Development, received the 2025 Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry.
September 10, 2025
Jay Keasling Named 2025 DOE/NAI Innovator of the Year
Keasling, one of the foremost authorities on synthetic biology, was recognized for being a prolific inventor and entrepreneur.
June 25, 2025
Hillson Named JBEI Chief Information Officer
Hillson will be responsible for leading JBEI initiatives involving automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data analytics.
June 02, 2025
Shih Honored by American Society of Plant Biologists
Shih was recognized for outstanding investigations in the field of plant biology.
May 20, 2025
Illuminating a Plant Engineering "Black Box" Yields Biomanufacturing Improvements
JBEI researchers make major advancements on a cornerstone plant engineering tool.
May 12, 2025