If you recently watched Prometheus and worried about that weird black goo making it back to earth, buckle your seat belts because it might be possible! Scientists have discovered that double-stranded DNA molecules can survive in the extreme conditions of outer space. A research team at the University of Zurich placed DNA molecules on the…
DetailsLast week the newly appointed President of the European Commission (EC), Jean-Claude Juncker, decided to not reappoint Anne Glover to Chief Scientific Advisor to the EC and trash the position all together. Critics of Glover did not like how she gave advice to the EC; using facts instead of telling people what they wanted to…
DetailsEver deliberated over planting the red Dahlias there, the purple Hydrangeas there, or the pink Chrysanthemums here? Well, sooner than you might think, you could have all of the colors you want, all in one flower. Scientists at Revolution Bioengineering (RevBio) are working on applying biotechnology to consumer products by creating a unique flower that…
DetailsCongratulations to Dr. Jennifer Doudna on receiving a 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences! Dr. Doudna is one of Caribou Biosciences’ co-founders and a Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology professor and researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Doudna and her collaborator Emmanuelle Charpentier received this award for their ground-breaking work on the CRISPR…
DetailsLos Altos, CA and Menlo Park, CA (November 14, 2014). Genome Compiler Corp., a Los Altos based synthetic biology software company entered into a collaborative agreement with DNA2.0, a leading provider of gene synthesis and bioengineering solutions located in Menlo Park, CA. Genome Compiler will be integrating DNA2.0’s gene synthesis services into their design platform,…
DetailsGenome Compiler will be launching its newest and best version yet on November 14th. There are many great changes that have been made to the software’s views and features. The software will now offer simultaneous viewing of DNA sequence and the translation layers, a split view per project of the sequence and plasmid, a new…
DetailsJosh Perfetto and his team at Chai Biotechnologies are making the dreams of biohackers come true with their new Kickstarter project that will make qPCR technology available worldwide at less than 1/10th the industry price. Chai biotechnologies is a biotech start up based in Santa Clara, CA. with a mission of “making biological technologies more…
DetailsA new vaccine development firm, Affinivax, was recently initiated thanks to funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and may receive future funding based on its performance. Affinivax plans on continuing to develop its Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) and other vaccine development projects with the initial four million dollar investment. The company will…
DetailsAs I’ve started living in Israel over the past few months I’ve put down the stick of butter and picked up the bottle of olive oil. At first it wasn't a choice at certain restaurants, then it was to fit in and now I’ve slowly started to prefer olive oil. Just kidding I will always…
DetailsImagine getting to the security checkpoint at the airport, after standing in line for hours, only to get completely violated by a TSA for accidentally leaving your belt on. Now imagine taking a nice stroll through a garden and walking onto your flight right on time. Well, with a new breakthrough by researchers at Colorado…
DetailsLos Altos, CA and City State, Pennsylvania (September 3, 2014). Genome Compiler Corp., a Los Altos based synthetic biology software company entered into a collaborative agreement with De Novo DNA, a biophysics based genetic software company located in State College, PA. Genome Compiler will be leveraging De Novo DNA’s expertise to further enrich their platform…
DetailsFor all you coffee lovers out there, the most pristine cup of joe will soon be available to you, cruelty-free. One of the most expensive coffees in the world (one cup costs more than the shirt on your back), civet coffee, can now be produced sustainably and humanely thanks to synthetic biology. In the past,…
DetailsGeneral Mills Inc. struck down a proposal to ban GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) as ingredients from all their brands last week at their annual shareholder meeting. A resounding 98 percent of shareholders voted against a companywide ban. The definitive decision comes as somewhat of a surprise because of the company’s recent removal of…
DetailsMussels are delicious for lunch but when else can they do? MIT researchers led by Timothy Lu, as associate professor of biological engineering and EECS (electrical engineering and computer science), have created a way to develop waterproof adhesives stronger than anything found in nature. Previously, bacteria have been engineered to produce mussel foot proteins. Lu…
DetailsChicago, Illinois and Los Altos, CA (Aug 3, 2014). Igenbio. Inc a, Chicago based genome analysis company announced today they entered into a collaborative agreement with Genome Compiler Corp., a Los Altos based synthetic biology software company. Igenbio and Genome Compiler are partnering to create comprehensive synthetic biology solutions. Igenbio Japan will be promoting and…
DetailsQuick, tell your friends! Synthetic biology is awesome! The success of the synthetic biology revolution depends on creating a positive image of the industry in the eyes of the public, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Of primary concern is the intense public backlash against GMOs and GMFs, seen throughout North…
DetailsEven the detractors fighting tooth and nail against synthetic biology are having a hard time ignoring the benefits of this new industry. Take Whole Foods. In March 2013 the supermarket chain committed itself to labeling all their foods that contain GMOs or GMO derived ingredients as “GMO products” by 2018, as a part of their…
DetailsDr. Karmella Haynes, an assistant professor from Arizona State University, was among a small group of scientists who addressed a recent Congressional hearing about the emerging field of Synthetic Biology. In the Haynes Lab at the ASU School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, Dr. Haynes is currently involved in synthetic biology research in the hopes of…
DetailsAfter years of work, Dr. Jorge Dubcovsky and his team have successfully created a draft sequence of the genome of bread wheat. This is a step towards the sequencing of the entire hexaploid genome of bread wheat, the ultimate goal of the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium. This would be an invaluable tool for plant…
DetailsEveryone has that one person with whom they share an indescribable bond of inside jokes, nicknames and traditions. This is your best friend, your crutch, and most importantly your “person”. Have you ever wondered why your friends are your friends? Nicholas Christakis states, “We prefer the company of people we resemble”. However, a recent study…
DetailsBig news from the world of synthetic biology! Pareto, an industry leader in molecular and enzyme design, has just partnered with DNA2.0, Inc., a well-known DNA synthesis and optimization company. Pereto hopes to accelerate the speed of protein design and synthesis using DNA 2.0’s proven engineering capacity. The amalgamation of two major players with widely…
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