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  • Reducing Food Waste with Traditional Techniques

    Reducing Food Waste with Traditional Techniques

    Vayu Hill-Maini, former postdoctoral researcher at the Joint BioEnergy Institute, is pioneering the use of Neurospora fungus to transform food waste into nutrient-rich edible products, blending cutting-edge science with sustainable culinary practices in collaboration with top restaurants.

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  • ABF, ABPDU Scale up Acrylic Acid Precursor with Industrial Microbes

    ABF, ABPDU Scale up Acrylic Acid Precursor with Industrial Microbes

    Researchers at the Agile BioFoundry (ABF) and the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU), have successfully scaled up a bio-based process that converts ethanol into a valuable precursor for consumer products, such as paints, coatings, and diapers. The researchers worked with industry partner, Industrial Microbes, to develop the process.

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  • A New Genetic Hallmark for Predicting Breast Cancer Outcomes

    A New Genetic Hallmark for Predicting Breast Cancer Outcomes

    Biosciences researchers have used Collaborative Cross mice, a mouse model system designed to mimic the diversity of human populations, to identify a set of genetic factors that could help refine treatment approaches for a fast-growing form of breast cancer.

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  • Nurturing STEM Opportunities for Native Americans

    Nurturing STEM Opportunities for Native Americans

    A Berkeley Lab internship program aims to help increase Native American representation in graduate programs.

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  • Biological Systems and Engineering Division Leadership Changes

    Biological Systems and Engineering Division Leadership Changes

    Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE) Division Director Blake Simmons announced that following a search, Justin Heady has been named the BSE Deputy for Operations. There will also be changes in the leadership of the Bioengineering and Biomedical Sciences Department, effective August 12, 2024.

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