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news: Turning the Switch on Biofuels

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.

June 17, 2019

news: 2019 Undergraduate Poster Presentation

2019 Undergraduate Poster Presentation

During the presentation, the undergraduates were judged for their presentation and poster making skills.

May 15, 2019

news: Pam Ronald Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Pam Ronald Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Ronald was elected in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

May 01, 2019

news: Bright Skies for Plant-Based Jet Fuels

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.

March 19, 2019

news: Sloan Fellowship Will Help Patrick Shih Investigate Ancient Origins of Photosynthesis

Sloan Fellowship Will Help Patrick Shih Investigate Ancient Origins of Photosynthesis

Shih is JBEI's Director of Plant Biosystems Design.

February 20, 2019

news: JBEI Participates in Conference on Growing the Circular Bioeconomy

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.

February 13, 2019

news: JBEI Holds Semi-annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research

JBEI Holds Semi-annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research

Thirteen posters were presented and two seminar talks were given by undergraduate students.

December 12, 2018

news: Scientists Develop Higher-Performance Fuels, Biofuels and Bioproducts

Scientists Develop Higher-Performance Fuels, Biofuels and Bioproducts

New JBEI and ABPDU polyketide synthase platform opens the door to a multitude of bioengineering opportunities.

December 03, 2018

news: JBEI Participates at Bay Area Science Festival’s Discovery Day at AT&T Park

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.

November 07, 2018

news: JBEI Organizes Third Annual Software Developer WetLab Bootcamp

JBEI Organizes Third Annual Software Developer WetLab Bootcamp

Biosciences Area’s Software Developers took part in the training

November 02, 2018