Faster, Cheaper, Better: A New Way to Synthesize DNA
June 18th, 2018In what could address a critical bottleneck in biology research, Sebastian Palluk and Daniel Arlow, grad students working with Jay Keasling at the Joint BioEnergy Institute, have pioneered a new way to synthesize DNA sequences through a creative use of enzymes that promises to be faster, cheaper, and more accurate. Their paper was published in Nature Biotechnology. More>
Lab Director Witherell to Give ‘State of the Lab’ Address June 25; Will Be Streamed Live
June 18th, 2018Lab Director Mike Witherell will present his annual “State of the Lab” address to employees on Monday, June 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Building 50 auditorium. Among the topics he’ll cover is Stewardship of the Laboratory. The talk will be live-streamed here.
Scientists Create Continuously Emitting Microlasers With Nanoparticle-Coated Beads
June 18th, 2018Researchers have found a way to convert nanoparticle-coated microscopic beads into lasers smaller than red blood cells. These microlasers, which convert infrared light into light at higher frequencies, are among the smallest continuously emitting lasers of their kind ever reported and can constantly and stably emit light for hours at a time, even when submerged in biological fluids such as blood serum. More>
Shape-Shifters: Foundry Researchers Find Peptoids Unexpectedly Change Shape When Forming Nanosheets
June 18th, 2018Peptoids are artificial versions of nature’s peptides that can readily self-assemble into nanosheets. Recently, an international team of researchers led by Molecular Foundry scientists discovered that peptoids can change shape when they form a nanosheet. More>
Red Cross #MissingType Blood Drive on June 21
June 18th, 2018If you’d like to volunteer to give blood during this month’s Red Cross #MissingType donation drive, the Bloodmobile will be in the cafeteria parking lot this Thursday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go here to schedule an appointment (sponsor code “LBL”); save time by using RapidPass. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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