Colorful illustration of spherical lipid nanoparticles.

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 Digital illustration of coiled molecules assembled into larger constructs.

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 Colorful, layered image of objects in outer space. Photo showing three potato plants growing in soil: the ones on the left and right are healthy; the one in the middle is wilted due to the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum.
  • 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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  • Creating Carbon Negative Materials with Ancient Microbes

    Creating Carbon Negative Materials with Ancient Microbes

    Mango Materials is using methane-eating bacteria to make polymers that can replace carbon-intensive plastics. An ABPDU team led by Ning Sun helped refine their production process.

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  • Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure

    Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure

    New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels.

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