@ucdavis.bsky.social scientists have developed a non-hallucinogenic LSD analog that could revolutionize the treatment of schizophrenia. read full article: synbiobeta.com/read/lsd-gets-a-brainy-makeover-with-new-potential-as-schizophrenia-treatment #HealthTech

Prof. Zhou Yang’s team at Southeast University created a record-setting cement-hydrogel that turns heat into power. read full article: synbiobeta.com/read/nature-inspired-concrete-turns-heat-into-electricity #Thermoelectric #CleanEnergy #InfrastructureInnovation

#SynBioBeta2025, see you next week! 🧬 Esteban Toro 5/7, 11:25 AM discussing: “Reading & Writing: How Far, How Fast, & When?” 🧬 @jdiggans.bsky.social will be discussing “Securing the Future: Biosecurity Innovations in Synthetic Biology & Allied Technologies” 5/6, 3:30 PM @synbiobeta.bsky.social

🌱 We’re heading to #SynBioBeta2025! The TeselaGen team is excited to connect and grow with the global synthetic biology community this May 5–8 at the San Jose Convention Center. Meet us at the TeselaGen booth: www.syntheticbiologysummit.com #biosky #synbio @synbiobeta.bsky.social #biotech

Reading the Microbial Spectrum Chris Voigt and the MIT team have developed a groundbreaking bacterial sensing system that uses engineered microbes to send colorful signals—visible from up to 90 meters away using hyperspectral cameras. read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/reading...

John Cumbers @synbiobeta.bsky.social discusses the state of synthetic biology, the policy landscape, and the upcoming SynBioBeta 2025 conference. thebioreport.podbean.com/e/synbio-com...

Happy Earth Day! Join us in celebrating innovation for a healthier planet. At #SynBioBeta2025, we're spotlighting the power of synthetic biology to build a better future - from sustainable materials to climate solutions Use promo code EARTHDAY for $200 OFF Register: www.syntheticbiologysummit.com

🫀 As we age, heart muscle cells thicken and lose elasticity. Cellular damage marks cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, etc. 🧪 ✍️🏽 New for @synbiobeta.bsky.social: Regenerative cell therapies could reverse the damage, rejuvenating organs. www.synbiobeta.com/read/change-...

Congrats to Nuclera for ranking 47 on the Sifted 100 list of fastest-growing UK & Ireland startups! Meet them at #SynBioBeta2025, Booth #403, and catch their session on May 6, 4:30–5:15 PM PT with Aujan Mehregan and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins. syntheticbiologysummit.com

Researchers at the @uni-muenster.de have solved a key issue in protein splicing. They traced inefficiencies in split inteins to fragment misfolding and created a new cysteine-less, monomeric intein (CLm) read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/why-som... #Biotech #ScienceNews

“What if aging was optional?” 🧬 In our latest article, Peter Diamandis shares his vision for the future of longevity—and he’s bringing it to the stage at #SynBioBeta2025. Check out the article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/what-pe...

Only 3 weeks until #SynBioBeta2025! We’re diving into the game-changing fusion of synthetic biology and AI. From faster discovery to smarter design—don’t miss what’s next in biotech. Register today: www.syntheticbiologysummit.com #SyntheticBiology #AI #BiotechInnovation

Catch the latest SynbioBeta podcast episode: From Microbes to Materials: ZymoChem's Vision for a Plastic-Free Future Listen here: synbiobeta.com/listen/from-microbes-to-materials-zymochems-vision-for-a-plastic-free-future

Scientists from the @unigroningen.bsky.social and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf in the GAIN4CROPS project have reduced photorespiration, potentially boosting crop yields by up to 36%. read the full article: synbiobeta.com/read/fixing-the-photosynthetic-flaw-thats-costing-us-billions #AgTech

America’s Bioeconomy is Booming—And it Could Double by 2030 @synbiobeta.bsky.social

Chemicals & Materials Sessions at #SynBioBeta2025!

After years of collaboration, 120+ scientists & 40+ labs just unveiled complete telomere-to-telomere genomes for six ape species—revealing what truly makes us human and rewriting the story of evolution read full article: synbiobeta.com/read/inside-the-most-complete-ape-genomes-ever-assembled

Biotech is America’s to win - if we lead. 🇺🇸 We invent the future. China is building it. Let’s scale U.S. biomanufacturing - before it’s too late. read full article by John Cumbers, Founder & CEO, SynBioBeta: synbiobeta.com/read/biotech-is-americas-to-win-if-we-choose-to-lead #Biotech #Bioeconomy

Thank Konstantinos Vavitsas for featuring my opinion on microbiome engineering in #synbiobeta @synbiobeta.bsky.social www.synbiobeta.com/read/deep-le...

Researchers at @utu.fi, Finland, used leaf skeletons’ fractal patterns to create advanced flexible electronics—simpler and greener than traditional cleanroom methods. Learn more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/flexibl...

The Biotech Revolution in Your Skincare Cabinet FafaBiotic launches two new skincare products containing live probiotics developed through synthetic biology. These lotions support the skin's microbiome, which is critical for barrier function and health. Link: www.synbiobeta.com/read/the-bio...

We’re excited to welcome Alexandre Zanghellini, Co-founder & CEO of @arzeda.bsky.social , as a Keynote Speaker at SynBioBeta2025! 📅 Stay tuned for more details! #SyntheticBiology #Biotech #ProteinDesign #FutureOfBiotech

#SynBioBeta2025 is just 5 weeks away! We launch May 5 with Astronaut Day, featuring NASA’s Kate Rubins—the first to sequence DNA in space. Then on May 7, join her for an exclusive luncheon with rising biotech innovators. 🔗 Register here: www.synbiobeta.com/events/synbi...

Researchers led by Erwin Frey (LMU Munich) and Nikta Fakhri (MIT) discovered how to reshape living cells with light, revealing key mechanisms behind cell morphogenesis. read article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/lighten... #SyntheticBiology #Optogenetics #ScienceNews

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign unveil FAST-NPS, a robotic powerhouse that rapidly discovers nature’s hidden bioactive compounds! read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/the-rac... #Science #Biotech #DrugDiscovery #FASTNPS

Join the #SynBioBeta2025 Social Media Blast! How to Participate: 1) Post your “Promote Yourself” card. 2) Tag us and use #SynBioBeta2025. Let’s create buzz and excite the synthetic biology community!

Jason Chin is coming to #SynBioBeta2025! A pioneer in genome writing and genetic code expansion, his breakthroughs - from virus-resistant organisms to sustainable biomanufacturing - are reshaping biology. Don’t miss his vision for the future! Watch a clip from his TED Talk.

Researchers at Technion's Henry and Marilyn Taub Faculty of Computer Science have unveiled DNAformer, an AI-powered solution that speeds up DNA data retrieval by a staggering 3,200 times while maintaining accuracy. learn more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/ai-supe... #DNAStorage #FutureOfData

Only 6 weeks left until #SynBioBeta2025! Register today to secure the best price before rates increase. Register here: www.synbiobeta.com/events/synbi... #SynBioBeta2025 #SyntheticBiology #Biotech #EventRegistration

Biotech & AgTech Regulation Post-Chevron The fall of Chevron deference brings uncertainty—but also a chance for clearer, evidence-based policies. How will this reshape innovation and safety standards? 🔎 Read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/courts-... #Biotechnology #ChevronDoctrine

Join Peter Rugbjerg (Endurogenetics) and Christian Trötschel (@novonesis.com) to explore how controlling cell-to-cell variation in fermentation unlocks value at scale. link to a session: event-guestside-app-pr50.cvent-production.cvent.cloud/embedded-age...

🧪 Decentralized science platforms are changing how scientists fund, conduct, and publish research. ✍️🏾 For @synbiobeta.bsky.social, I write about what that means for building with #SyntheticBiology. www.synbiobeta.com/read/decentr...

Engineered Muscles That Move Like the Real Thing? Ritu Raman and her team at MIT have developed a 3D-printing technique that creates muscle tissue capable of contracting in multiple directions—just like real muscle! read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/enginee...

Big leap in synthetic biology! Researchers at Heidelberg University use RNA origami to create self-assembling cell structures - no proteins needed. This could bring us closer to fully synthetic life! read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/synthet... #SyntheticBiology #RNATechnology

Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Cellino Bio and Matricelf team up to develop AI-powered, patient-specific regenerative therapies. read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/the-fut...

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researchers introduce ALA-CART, a CAR-T therapy upgrade to combat cancer resistance. "This optimizes CAR-T cells to better eliminate hidden cancer cells," said Cathy Pham-Danis, PhD. read here: www.synbiobeta.com/read/ala-car...

NASA Study Explores Frozen Dunes for Clues to Life on Mars and Titan. A $2.99M project ARRKIS, led by Southwest Research Institute, Brigham Young University, and @ucdavis.bsky.social studies microbial survival in Alaska’s Great Kobuk Sand Dunes. read more: www.synbiobeta.com/read/nasa-fu...

Verinomics Unveils AI-Powered Platforms for Crop Breeding
. Verinomics has launched Genesis™ and Genova™, two AI-driven platforms designed to accelerate transgene-free crop improvement. read here: www.synbiobeta.com/read/verinom...

🚀 Only a week away! 🚀 Join SynBioBeta’s John Cumbers & Futurity Systems Mark Bunger for an exclusive live webinar where they’ll unveil key insights from the 2025 SynBioBeta Investor Report. 🔗 register here: synbiobeta.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In 2012, John Cumbers founded SynBioBeta, turning a conference into a global community for synthetic biology innovators. Watch his interview he did 12 years ago: youtu.be/8PnOes2gK5E?...

Following Your Nose Could Be the Key to Cartilage Repair Researchers at the @unibas.ch and @biomedizin.unibas.ch are using nasal cells to grow superior cartilage grafts for knee repair. read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/followi... #RegenerativeMedicine #HealthcareTech

Join us for an exclusive Pre-Conference Attendee Zoom Call! This is your chance to get insider details on the agenda, networking events, and must-see sessions before we kick off SynBioBeta2025: The Global Synthetic Biology Conference in just six weeks. Register: synbiobeta.typeform.com/to/elwgYBD5

Excited to announce Dean Kamen at #SynBioBeta2025! Inventor, entrepreneur, and visionary - Dean Kamen has revolutionized industries from healthcare to robotics, leading innovations like the Segway, and LUKE robotic arm and ARMI BioFabUSA. Don’t miss the chance to hear from a true pioneer!

Cauldron Ferm CEO Michele Stansfield talks about their mission to realize the full potential of precision fermentation by unlocking price parity for mainstream bio-manufactured goods. #SyntheticBiology #SynBioBeta2024 #biotech

Bioeconomy & Biosecurity Sessions at #SynBioBeta2025 Explore the intersection of biosecurity, policy, and innovation as experts discuss the future of the U.S. bioeconomy, cutting-edge biosecurity technologies, and ethical considerations for biocontainment.

Forget Jurassic Park—biotech is reshaping conservation. 🌍🔬 Revive & Restore is using pluripotent stem cells to help prevent extinction and preserve biodiversity in groundbreaking ways. Read the full article by Ashlee Hutchinson, PhD: www.synbiobeta.com/read/forget-...

Pow.Bio Unveils AI-Powered Biomanufacturing Facility. Designed to showcase AI-driven continuous fermentation, this new site is set to enhance production speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency. read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/pow-bio... #Biomanufacturing #AI #Innovation

AI Wearables Replacing Blood Pressure Cuffs KAIST researchers led by Professor Keon Jae Lee are developing AI-driven wearables for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. Read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/how-ai-...

Arsenale Bioyards just secured $10M to revolutionize biomanufacturing. With AI-driven fermentation, they aim to cut costs by 90%, making large-scale production more efficient and accessible. Read full article: www.synbiobeta.com/read/arsenal...

Join industry leaders and policy experts for a thought-provoking discussion on the Future of the U.S. Bioeconomy—exploring key policies, innovations, and opportunities shaping the sector. event-guestside-app-pr50.cvent-production.cvent.cloud/embedded-age... #SynBioBeta2025