![news: More Investment Needed for Machine Learning for Bioengineering](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/machine-learning-applications-700x350.png)
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.
July 22, 2019
![news: Blue Pigment from Engineered Fungi Could Help Turn the Textile Industry Green](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/XBD201906-00731-004-maren-aindrila-1400x700-794x398.png)
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.
June 24, 2019
![news: Turning the Switch on Biofuels](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/XBD201809-00433-046-switchgrass-1400x700-794x398.png)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/group-ok-cropped-794x398.jpg)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pam-ronald-TED2015-794x529.jpg)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/XBD201902-00568-003-nawa-daniel-1400x700-794x397.png)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patrick-Shih-College-of-Biological-Sciences-UC-Davis_0.jpg)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CBES_logo.png)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-fall-undergrad-poster-presentation-700x350-794x397.jpg)
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](https://www.jbei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/XBD201810-00457-007-abpdu-794x398.jpg)
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