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The Biosystems Design theme engineers microorganisms and plants to help overcome hurdles in health and sustainability.

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from left, Postdoc Yujie Yuan, Postdoc Zhengyi Zhang, CABBI Conversion Theme Leader Huimin Zhao (seated), Ph.D. Candidate Wesley Harrison, and Postdoc Maolin Li.
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New Additive Process Can Make Better—and Greener—High-Value Chemicals
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$14.8M Grant Supports Singapore Partnership on Precision Fermentation
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$14.8M Grant Supports Singapore Partnership on Precision Fermentation
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Molecule Maker Lab Institute unveils ugrades to AlphaSynthesis platform
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Molecule Maker Lab Institute unveils upgrades to AlphaSynthesis platform
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Stephan Lane, left, and Huimin Zhao at the Robotics Showcase and Demo Day.
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IGB researchers awe Congress leaders with iBioFAB
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From left: Nilmani Singh, Jingxia Lu, Zhixin Zhu, and Huimin Zhao
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Researchers enhance efficiency of CRISPR-Cas12a system using base Z
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The researchers found that muscle with nerves released more of the brain-boosting factors than muscle without nerves. Pictured, from left: Professor Joon Kong and students Kai Yu Huang, Yujin An and Sehong Kang.
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Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health
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