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3rd Minimal Cell Workshop
View complete playlist for the workshop on YouTube. Day 1 — September 15, 2023 Time PDT Video Title Presenter Organization PI 5:00 - 5:20 Welcome and introduction John Glass (jglass@jcvi.org) JCVI John Glass 5:20 - 5:35 Building the in silico minimal cell: Achievements and a rallying call for experimental data ...
Passing of former J. Craig Venter Institute Trustee Bill Walton
La Jolla, California—May 27, 2024—We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Bill Walton, and offer our sincere condolences to his wife, Lori and sons, Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris. While many knew Bill for his accomplishments on the basketball court, we knew Bill as a larger-than-life advocate of basic scientific research. We are grateful for his counsel and service as a member of JCVI’s Board of Trustees and will endeavor to honor his memory by continuing our mission...
Phytoplankton Genetically Sequenced at Sea for the First Time
LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2024) – Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its latest scientific advancement on board the company’s expedition fleet with the addition of real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton. With scientific support from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the PCR lab on board the Viking Octantis® has been converted into an advanced scientific environment where visiting scientists...
Tae Seok Moon, Ph.D. and Nan Zhu, Ph.D. join J. Craig Venter Institute faculty
La Jolla, California—May 1, 2024—J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is pleased to announce Tae Seok Moon, Ph.D. and Nan Zhu, Ph.D. are joining its faculty effective May 1, 2024. Both will join JCVI’s synthetic biology group, under the direction of John Glass, Ph.D. in the La Jolla, California facility. Professor Moon’s research explores synthetic biology approaches to solve global agricultural, environmental, manufacturing, and health needs. Associate Professor Zhu’s research focuses on...
Groundbreaking study reveals oral microbiome’s role in immune response and COVID-19 severity
La Jolla, California—April 18, 2024—The human mouth is teaming with organisms collectively referred to as “the oral microbiome.” A growing body of evidence shows that in healthy individuals, the oral microbiome acts as a critical first line of defense against unwanted bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that enter our mouths, including the virus that causes COVID-19. The human microbiome has a direct relationship with the immune system. In a newly published study, a team of...
Scientists develop method to efficiently construct single-copy human artificial chromosomes (HACs)
Philadelphia, PA—March 21, 2024—Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), and the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to efficiently construct single-copy human artificial chromosomes (HACs). The ability to control the construction of HACs gives synthetic biologists a powerful tool for delivering DNA directly to the nucleus of a human cell. In the near term, synthetic biologists, spanning disciplines, will use HACs to advance...
SynBYSS
The International SynBYSS Conference is focused on bringing together the synthetic biology community with the explicit goal of developing young scientists worldwide. As early-career synthetic biology researchers begin their own research, there are few conferences that provide an opportunity for them to express their ideas, network effectively, or collaborate widely. Moreover, these young practitioners are an increasingly diverse group without obvious representation. The 2nd International...
Opentrons Announces New Robotics Education Initiative Demonstrating Commitment to Laboratory Automation for Students
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the launch of Opentrons® for Education, an exclusive offering for educators to bring lab automation to the classroom. Opentrons is building a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for teaching with automation, which includes education pricing and support, along with access to a community of educators already teaching with Opentrons. Our goal is to make lab automation a...
12th Build-a-Cell Workshop hosted at J. Craig Venter Institute in La Jolla
J. Criag Venter Institute is hosting the 12th Build-a-Cell Workshop March 29, 2024 at its campus in La Jolla, California. The purpose of the workshop is to synergize research in the synthetic cell community. This includes both efforts to make non-living synthetic cells as well as efforts to construct the first living synthetic cell entirely out of non-living parts. Build-a-Cell workshops are held twice yearly, free, and include breakfast and lunch. Event cost: free Registration deadline:...
New LongCOVID research launched by PolyBio’s global consortium of scientists
Medford MA, February 22, 2024 – PolyBio Research Foundation, a global collaboration convening the world’s leading chronic disease scientists, today announced the second phase of its LongCovid Research Consortium (LCRC), including the distribution of $15M to fund scientific research, treatment innovation, and clinical trials for LongCOVID. Founded and run by scientists with expertise in microbiology and neuroscience, PolyBio connects the world’s leading researchers in...