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Official account of the Biosciences Area of @BerkeleyLab
Solving challenges in energy, environment, health, and biomanufacturing. Re-post ≠ Endorsement
Solving challenges in energy, environment, health, and biomanufacturing. Re-post ≠ Endorsement
Happy holidays to those who celebrate and best wishes for a peaceful close to 2025! We'll be back in the new year with more exciting science solutions that @berkeleylab.lbl.gov is bringing to the world.
December 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy holidays to those who celebrate and best wishes for a peaceful close to 2025! We'll be back in the new year with more exciting science solutions that @berkeleylab.lbl.gov is bringing to the world.
Revisit one of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's Big Science Stories of 2025: a new "pee-cycling" process using a modified yeast to produce a material from urine that can used to repair bones and teeth. go.lbl.gov/osteoyeast
#BioEGSB| @jgi.doe.gov | @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
#BioEGSB| @jgi.doe.gov | @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Revisit one of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's Big Science Stories of 2025: a new "pee-cycling" process using a modified yeast to produce a material from urine that can used to repair bones and teeth. go.lbl.gov/osteoyeast
#BioEGSB| @jgi.doe.gov | @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
#BioEGSB| @jgi.doe.gov | @molecularfoundry.lbl.gov
Congrats to #BioEGSB affiliate scientist Ben Rubin and team on publication of @therubinlab.bsky.social's first lead paper!
New in Nucleic Acids Research from the Rubin Lab — OriGen, a language model that can generate plasmid origins of replication. 🔄🦠 The model makes sequences that are remarkably different from wild type origins, yet still replicate in vivo. Read here: https://ow.ly/jjOt50XIBxb
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congrats to #BioEGSB affiliate scientist Ben Rubin and team on publication of @therubinlab.bsky.social's first lead paper!
🦠 Can microbes help with contamination cleanup? To find out, our researchers investigated the genes and traits of Iodidimonas, a bacterial group common in systems that treat produced water left over from oil and gas production. Read more: go.lbl.gov/Iodidimonas
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
Examining the Role of Bacteria in Produced Water Treatment - Biosciences Area
Bacteria found in water leftover from oil and gas extraction can help inform the biological treatment of wastewater.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🦠 Can microbes help with contamination cleanup? To find out, our researchers investigated the genes and traits of Iodidimonas, a bacterial group common in systems that treat produced water left over from oil and gas production. Read more: go.lbl.gov/Iodidimonas
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
@eesaberkeleylab.bsky.social
Scientists @jbei.lbl.gov are helping speed up plant engineering with a new technology called ENTRAP-seq, which can screen thousands of gene regulators for plants simultaneously. Read more: go.lbl.gov/ENTRAP-seq
#BioEGSB | @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
#BioEGSB | @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Scientists @jbei.lbl.gov are helping speed up plant engineering with a new technology called ENTRAP-seq, which can screen thousands of gene regulators for plants simultaneously. Read more: go.lbl.gov/ENTRAP-seq
#BioEGSB | @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
#BioEGSB | @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
Combining light, chemistry, and automation, Volumetric Imaging via Photochemical Sectioning (VIPS), developed by #BioMBIB's Gokul Upadhyayula and @uicbios.bsky.social's Ruixuan Gao, makes it possible to see nanoscale details deep inside intact, whole-mount tissues. Read more: go.lbl.gov/VIPS
December 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Combining light, chemistry, and automation, Volumetric Imaging via Photochemical Sectioning (VIPS), developed by #BioMBIB's Gokul Upadhyayula and @uicbios.bsky.social's Ruixuan Gao, makes it possible to see nanoscale details deep inside intact, whole-mount tissues. Read more: go.lbl.gov/VIPS
We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov!
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
December 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov!
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
The @jgi.doe.gov has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group. Ian Blaby is the Hiring Manager.
jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/bioinfo...
What if better food, fabrics, and more could be grown in a lab? Biomanufacturing experts are leading the way in scaling-up synthetics for items you rely on every day. Learn how precision fermentation can power the future of products in your home. Watch the video: vimeo.com/1121969286/8...
Science Power-up: Where Biomanufacturing Can Take Us This Century
Deepti Tanjore, biomanufacturing expert and Director of the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU), shares how scale-up technologies…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What if better food, fabrics, and more could be grown in a lab? Biomanufacturing experts are leading the way in scaling-up synthetics for items you rely on every day. Learn how precision fermentation can power the future of products in your home. Watch the video: vimeo.com/1121969286/8...
X-ray diffraction data collected at #BioMBIB beamlines at the @als.lbl.gov revealed the structure of a new compound that targets a key enzyme in the cell membrane of the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. Led by @tamu.bsky.social & @scripps.edu. @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Read more: go.lbl.gov/TB
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
X-ray diffraction data collected at #BioMBIB beamlines at the @als.lbl.gov revealed the structure of a new compound that targets a key enzyme in the cell membrane of the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. Led by @tamu.bsky.social & @scripps.edu. @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Read more: go.lbl.gov/TB
The ABPDU Chang Dou and #BioBSE's Blake Simmons were honored at the recent AIChE Annual Meeting—Dou with the 2025 Shining Star Award for volunteerism, and Simmons with the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bio-Engineering Division 15A plenary award.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The ABPDU Chang Dou and #BioBSE's Blake Simmons were honored at the recent AIChE Annual Meeting—Dou with the 2025 Shining Star Award for volunteerism, and Simmons with the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bio-Engineering Division 15A plenary award.
#BioBSE's Daniel Fletcher is among the newly elected members of @nam.edu, an honor that recognizes outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in the fields of health and medicine.
Read more: lnkd.in/gyAJgfmR
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Read more: lnkd.in/gyAJgfmR
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November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#BioBSE's Daniel Fletcher is among the newly elected members of @nam.edu, an honor that recognizes outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in the fields of health and medicine.
Read more: lnkd.in/gyAJgfmR
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov | @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Read more: lnkd.in/gyAJgfmR
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov | @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
ICYMI: Neleah Aquino, a Community College Internships participant mentored this summer by #BioEGSB's Dawn Chiniquy and Elena Perry, took second place in the 2025 IGNITE Off! national competition. Watch her presentation on methane-eating bacteria: vimeo.com/user96128995...
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
ICYMI: Neleah Aquino, a Community College Internships participant mentored this summer by #BioEGSB's Dawn Chiniquy and Elena Perry, took second place in the 2025 IGNITE Off! national competition. Watch her presentation on methane-eating bacteria: vimeo.com/user96128995...
Congratulations to the Biosciences Area's 2025 @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Director's Award recipients: Kateryna Zhalnina (Early Career), Jonelle Tamara Basso (Mentorship), Kjiersten Fagnan (Organizational Impact), Graham Fleming (Scientific), and Bruce Cohen (Scientific)!
@jgi.doe.gov #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
@jgi.doe.gov #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Congratulations to the Biosciences Area's 2025 @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Director's Award recipients: Kateryna Zhalnina (Early Career), Jonelle Tamara Basso (Mentorship), Kjiersten Fagnan (Organizational Impact), Graham Fleming (Scientific), and Bruce Cohen (Scientific)!
@jgi.doe.gov #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
@jgi.doe.gov #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
Congratulations to the 21 researchers from the Biosciences Area @berkeleylab.lbl.gov who are among @clarivateag.bsky.social's #HighlyCited2025! View the full list: clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers
@jgi.doe.gov @jbei.lbl.gov @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #BioBSE #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
@jgi.doe.gov @jbei.lbl.gov @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #BioBSE #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to the 21 researchers from the Biosciences Area @berkeleylab.lbl.gov who are among @clarivateag.bsky.social's #HighlyCited2025! View the full list: clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers
@jgi.doe.gov @jbei.lbl.gov @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #BioBSE #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
@jgi.doe.gov @jbei.lbl.gov @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #BioBSE #BioEGSB #BioMBIB
@jgi.doe.gov sr. engineering associate Berkeley Kauffman was arriving at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's main site when he encountered this guy out for a morning stroll. "It's aways cool seeing how much wildlife shares the Hill with us!" he noted. #WildlifeWednesday
September 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@jgi.doe.gov sr. engineering associate Berkeley Kauffman was arriving at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov's main site when he encountered this guy out for a morning stroll. "It's aways cool seeing how much wildlife shares the Hill with us!" he noted. #WildlifeWednesday
ICYMI: @berkeleylab.lbl.gov is integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and powerful data systems to transform the speed and scale of discovery across scientific disciplines. Read about 8 ways we're using AI to make research faster, smarter, and more impactful. go.lbl.gov/AI_listicle
How AI and Automation are Speeding Up Science and Discovery
Berkeley Lab is transforming research across disciplines from energy to materials science and more, strengthening American innovation and the nation’s scientific edge.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
ICYMI: @berkeleylab.lbl.gov is integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and powerful data systems to transform the speed and scale of discovery across scientific disciplines. Read about 8 ways we're using AI to make research faster, smarter, and more impactful. go.lbl.gov/AI_listicle
#BioBSE researchers Jay Keasling and @cdscown.bsky.social are contributing to a cleaner planet by being part of a newly funded project to develop biodegradable bioplastics from domestic biomass. #WorldCleanupDay
@berkeleyengineer.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/bioplastics
@berkeleyengineer.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/bioplastics
Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials
Less than 10% of plastics are recycled. A Purdue-led team, backed by NSF, is creating durable bioplastics from raw materials — reducing waste and strengthening sustainable manufacturing.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#BioBSE researchers Jay Keasling and @cdscown.bsky.social are contributing to a cleaner planet by being part of a newly funded project to develop biodegradable bioplastics from domestic biomass. #WorldCleanupDay
@berkeleyengineer.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/bioplastics
@berkeleyengineer.bsky.social
@berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/bioplastics
To advance the fight against antibiotic resistance, a team led by @fraserlab.com developed a compound that could help restore the effectiveness of a class of antibiotics known as streptogramins. They used data collected at @als.lbl.gov & SSRL. #BioMBIB @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/streptogramins
go.lbl.gov/streptogramins
Researchers use synchrotron X-rays to identify promising candidate in the battle against antibiotic resistance
X-rays unveil new molecular structure details that will help researchers design novel drug therapies to address antibiotic resistant bacteria.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
To advance the fight against antibiotic resistance, a team led by @fraserlab.com developed a compound that could help restore the effectiveness of a class of antibiotics known as streptogramins. They used data collected at @als.lbl.gov & SSRL. #BioMBIB @berkeleylab.lbl.gov
go.lbl.gov/streptogramins
go.lbl.gov/streptogramins
We are chuffed to have 6 postdocs representing #TeamBioSci in the 8th annual @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Research SLAM tomorrow, Thurs Sept 18 @ 3 PM PDT! Lab staff can attend live on the Hill or tune in virtually and cast votes for the People's Choice Award. Everyone else, watch this space for updates!
September 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are chuffed to have 6 postdocs representing #TeamBioSci in the 8th annual @berkeleylab.lbl.gov Research SLAM tomorrow, Thurs Sept 18 @ 3 PM PDT! Lab staff can attend live on the Hill or tune in virtually and cast votes for the People's Choice Award. Everyone else, watch this space for updates!
Congratulations to #BioMBIB faculty scientist Susan Marqusee, who was named to The Protein Society's inaugural Fellows class. Susan is a professor of biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social and Director of @qb3-berkeley.bsky.social .
September 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to #BioMBIB faculty scientist Susan Marqusee, who was named to The Protein Society's inaugural Fellows class. Susan is a professor of biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social and Director of @qb3-berkeley.bsky.social .
Hira Lesea lived many lives—from punk rocker to retreat chef—before becoming a sr. research associate in #BioEGSB. These days, she's into cultivating a sense of collaborative creativity, both in her work @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and in her personal life. Read her story: go.lbl.gov/lesea #TeamBioSci
September 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hira Lesea lived many lives—from punk rocker to retreat chef—before becoming a sr. research associate in #BioEGSB. These days, she's into cultivating a sense of collaborative creativity, both in her work @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and in her personal life. Read her story: go.lbl.gov/lesea #TeamBioSci
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Hiding in plain sight - how close are we to mapping ALL 🧬enhancers🧬 in the genome?
Our new paper by Mannion et al. takes a systematic look at "hidden enhancers" and why they remain so hard to find. With @mosterwalder.bsky.social, @jlopezrios.bsky.social & many more
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our new paper by Mannion et al. takes a systematic look at "hidden enhancers" and why they remain so hard to find. With @mosterwalder.bsky.social, @jlopezrios.bsky.social & many more
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Hiding in plain sight - how close are we to mapping ALL 🧬enhancers🧬 in the genome?
Our new paper by Mannion et al. takes a systematic look at "hidden enhancers" and why they remain so hard to find. With @mosterwalder.bsky.social, @jlopezrios.bsky.social & many more
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our new paper by Mannion et al. takes a systematic look at "hidden enhancers" and why they remain so hard to find. With @mosterwalder.bsky.social, @jlopezrios.bsky.social & many more
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Setsuko Wakao of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov will map how diatoms, which produce intricate glass-like cell walls that could inspire new biomaterials, regulate biomineralization processes by identifying genes and regulatory proteins controlling silica formation.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Setsuko Wakao of @berkeleylab.lbl.gov will map how diatoms, which produce intricate glass-like cell walls that could inspire new biomaterials, regulate biomineralization processes by identifying genes and regulatory proteins controlling silica formation.
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
jointgeno.me/FY25FG
A team at Indiana University, Bloomington, used beamline 8.2.2 @als.lbl.gov to perform x-ray protein crystallography to resolve the structure of the RNA cloverleaf-protein complex, which plays a critical role in viral replication.
👉 go.lbl.gov/cloverleaf
👉 go.lbl.gov/cloverleaf
September 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A team at Indiana University, Bloomington, used beamline 8.2.2 @als.lbl.gov to perform x-ray protein crystallography to resolve the structure of the RNA cloverleaf-protein complex, which plays a critical role in viral replication.
👉 go.lbl.gov/cloverleaf
👉 go.lbl.gov/cloverleaf
We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov.
Kanupriya Pande's group in #BioMBIB has an opening for a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (cryo-EM).
https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=104578
Kanupriya Pande's group in #BioMBIB has an opening for a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (cryo-EM).
https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=104578
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are hiring! Come join #TeamBioSci and help us bring science solutions to the world @berkeleylab.lbl.gov.
Kanupriya Pande's group in #BioMBIB has an opening for a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (cryo-EM).
https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=104578
Kanupriya Pande's group in #BioMBIB has an opening for a Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (cryo-EM).
https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=104578