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Congratulations to Biosciences Area Director’s Award Recipients
Several Biosciences Area personnel are among the 2024 recipients of Berkeley Lab Director’s Achievement Awards. The program recognizes outstanding contributions by employees to all aspects of Lab activities.
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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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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
A Berkeley Lab internship program aims to help increase Native American representation in graduate programs.
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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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