@jcv.bsky.social named to the @forbes.com 250: Greatest American Innovators for spearheading the effort to map the first draft sequence of the human genome.  www.forbes.com/sites/alexkn...

Last Thursday, @jcv.bsky.social joined @rommieamaro.bsky.social and Dr. Peter Cowhey at #TheNAT in San Diego to talk about “Why Does Science Matter?”.

#SynBYSS conference is scheduled on Jun 8-11, 2026 in Barcelona. Given the 100-year celebration of Architect Gaudi in Barcelona, we suggest early booking of hotels. Details can be found: www.jcvi.org/events/synbyss (speakers, abstract submission & registration) @jcvi.org @marcguellc.bsky.social

Following our recent @natcomms.nature.com study on microbial consortia that upcycle mixed plastics, we’ve published a new paper supporting this broad vision.

Our work on waste plastic polyethylene upcycling is out @cp-trendsbiotech.bsky.social thanks to huge efforts by Yuxin Tian, Seong-Min Cho, Sunkyu Park & Jinjin Diao @ncstate.bsky.social & @jcvi.org supported by NSF Global Center, DOE BER & AIChE Langer Prize! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Registration & abstract website is open! 2nd #SynBYSS conference on June 8-11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Architect Gaudi passed away on June 10, 1926. Book a hotel room ASAP, given the centennial festival. 24 more speakers will be selected from abstracts. @jcvi.org eventum.upf.edu/140550/detai...

Turn biological data into insights, fast. Join this hands-on, high-energy workshop to learn practical tools and workflows you can use right away. Register now and level up your analysis! forms.office.com/r/ex7hpq9u2M

The 1st paper from the Moon lab in 2026, spearheaded by Yifeng Hu! "Elucidating biodegradation of dimethyl terephthalate by two Rhodococcus strains for its valorization applications" @jcvi.org www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The American Academy’s San Diego Committee, in partnership with the San Diego Natural History Museum, will be hosting a Nat TALK: "Why Does Science Matter?" at the San Diego Natural History Museum.

From decoding the human genome to exploring life across the world’s oceans, Craig Venter (@jcvi.org) shared a remarkable journey on the #BIGIDEAS stage. 📹The full conversation with President & Chief Scientific Officer @planaria1.bsky.social is now available to watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c30p...

Our paper is out in @natcomms.nature.com "Engineering microbial consortia for mixed plastic upcycling!" This achievement was possible thanks to collaborative efforts by Jinjin Diao, Yuxin Tian, Seong-Min Cho & Sunkyu Park! Thanks, NSF Global Center team! The link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A circular economy turns waste into resources—and JCVI scientists are making it real. We are engineering microbes to upcycle mixed plastic waste into valuable products like lycopene and lipids. No sorting, no landfills—just innovation for a sustainable future. 🧪🧬 www.jcvi.org/media-center...

Thank you to all who filled our auditorium for an engaging #BIGIDEAS conversation with Craig Venter (@jcvi.org) and President & CSO @planaria1.bsky.social. We're grateful to share these convos with such a curious and enthusiastic community. 💻 Read a full recap of the event here: bit.ly/3Yrz1AV

Building on early work with J. Craig Venter Institute (@jcvi.org), our Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative’s genome sequencing project with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social has proven to be an invaluable approach to accelerating scientific discovery. Explore the Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics Project ⤵️

Today we honor the brave men and women, including our friends and colleagues at JCVI, who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. Thank you for your service.

When I was in graduate school my life and carreer were completely transformed by a seminar I attended at Stanford by Dr. Hamilton Smith. In the talk he discussed how TIGR was sequencing whole genomes of organisms. Here is a scan of P1 of my notes. 1/n

@jcv.bsky.social penned an obituary for Ham Smith in @nature.com. Since the early 90s, Ham has been a key figure at the Institute for his invaluable contributions and mentorship. "Ham was the best colleague that one could ever have in science and a great friend." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Candida auris (now classified as Candidozyma auris) is a rapidly emerging human pathogen and notoriously difficult to treat due to its high rate of resistance to anti-fungal drugs. Read about patient care implications & current strategies by Ahnika Kline & Sinem Beyhan. issuu.com/mamsden/docs...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Hamilton O. Smith, M.D., a scientific giant, compassionate mentor, and beloved by all who had the honor of knowing him. Ham was humble, gentle, and brilliant. 🧪🧬 www.jcvi.org/media-center...

Congratulations to JCVI President Anders Dale for being recognized for the fourth consecutive year by Research.com, earning a spot on their Best Scientist and Neuroscience Leader 2025 lists. Dale has netted over 200k citations over his career. research.com/u/anders-m-d...

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fearless founder & CEO, @jcv.bsky.social. Known to never shy away from adventure—be it a scientific pursuit or a personal passion—his constant curiosity is inspiring. Working with Dr. Venter & witnessing his never-ending dedication to advancing science is a gift.

The passing of Clyde A. Hutchison, III, friend, colleague, and giant in the biological sciences. 🧪 www.jcvi.org/media-center...

A team led by JCVI and @scrippsocean.bsky.social have decoded the DNA of a critical algae group found in every ocean. Despite challenges it poses to fishing, tourism, and public health, it plays pivotal role in the ocean food web, climate, and even cloud formation. 🧪🧬 www.jcvi.org/media-center...

JCVI's Anna Capria joined a Rally for Medical Research group from Georgia as they made visits today on Capitol Hill to the offices of Senators @ossoff.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov and Representatives @repscottpeters.bsky.social and @mcbath.house.gov.

JCVI was gifted with another incredible group of interns this year who stretched themselves intellectually as they engaged with our faculty mentors. From the wet lab to bioinformatics, each worked to solve real questions through the scientific process.

We are thrilled to announce that the @sciencehistory.org has acquired our incredible History of Microbiology Collection that we have proudly preserved for over 20 years. We couldn’t think of a better organization to pass this important collection to. www.sciencehistory.org/about/press/...

Please suggest the last keynote speaker for the 2nd SynBYSS conference on June 8-11, 2026 in Barcelona Until now, the confirmed speakers are Keynote speakers: Víctor de Lorenzo, Sarah O'Connor, Pam Silver, Ian Paulsen, Wilfried Weber, Mark Isalan, Chase Beisel @vdlorenzo.bsky.social @jcvi.org 1/n

Happy Birthday to Dr. Hamilton Smith or Ham as most of us know him by. To a truly wonderful colleague and friend, we hope you have a wonderful day.

Reading the blueprint of life: Thirty years ago, new thinking and computational advances enabled DNA sequencing firsts, including the human genome 🧪🧬 www.jcvi.org/blog/reading...

Congratulations to JCVI Vice Chairman, Rudy Ruggles, who was recently honored by Sigma Xi with the 2025 Evan Ferguson Award “for exceptional dedication to advancing the Society’s mission through decades of service and leadership.

Our paper on #biosafety & #planetary protection from #space #exploration is out! @universitypress.cambridge.org Thank Rocco Mancinelli, Becky Mackelprang, Nate Hoxie & Kate Adamala for the wonderful collaboration! @ebrc.org @kateadamala.bsky.social @jcvi.org www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

30 years ago scientists from JCVI, then The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), mapped the first complete genome sequence of a free-living organism, Haemophilus influenzae Rd.

ICYMI Last week's webinar, Mirror Biology: Global risks, national security concerns, and practical actions, is now on Youtube. Moderated by @wilmotjames.bsky.social with panelists @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social and Dr. James Smith from @jcvi.org 👀 Watch here ⤵️ youtu.be/iOsvFjfIdlw?...

#SynBYSS seminar with Prof. Tim Bugg at the University of Warwick and Prof. Erin Garza at J. Craig Venter Institute Congrats, Erin! Promoted to an Assistant Professor last week! @jcvi.org The video link is below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax1a...

Many of you gave me so much encouragement when I posted here earlier about my 10 year long passion project to make a microbial map of the ocean. Pinch me because I can't believe I get to update you that today that research was published in the journal SCIENCE! @science.org

Just published in @science.org: Deep ocean currents don’t just move water—they shape entire microbial ecosystems. Our new study reveals how overturning circulation structures microbial life across the South Pacific. www.jcvi.org/media-center... 🧪

#SynBYSS Thur 10 am USA CT 166th, Jul 10: Prof Chris Barnes at U. College London & Henry Squire at UC Berkeley @ucl.ac.uk @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social 167th, Jul 17: Prof Tim Bugg at U. Warwick & Dr Erin Garza at JCVI @jcvi.org Zoom for the audience: us02web.zoom.us/j/88380504839

Join July's webinar on Mirror Biology. We'll focus on the global health, national security risks & practical steps to safeguard from these engineered lifeforms Moderated by @wilmotjames.bsky.social w/ @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social & Dr James Smith (@jcvi.org) Register ⤵️ brown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@jcv.bsky.social: We are now entering an era where we can sequence diploid genomes for a few hundred dollars and combine them with imaging and other health data to understand human biology and disease in unprecedented detail.

The NLM Hackathon (June 23–24) at CNS Center was a great success! Experts from National Library of Medicine, @jcvi.org and HubMAP met to share and integrate data/code for the Human Reference Atlas humanatlas.io @katyborner.bsky.social

Twenty-five years ago today, a landmark moment in scientific history took place at the White House. Dr. J. Craig Venter, joined by Dr. Francis Collins, stood alongside President Bill Clinton as he announced the successful completion of the first draft of the human genome sequence. #humangenome 🧪🧬

Today, we celebrate a pivotal moment in American history, the day freedom rang for all, marking the liberation of the last enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth reminds us of the power of understanding our past to build a brighter future.

John Glass, Ph.D., synthetic biology group leader at JCVI, spoke on June 13 at the Paris Conference on Risks from Mirror Life at the Pasteur Institute.

In reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, @jcv.bsky.social, Ph.D., offers his thoughts on fully realizing the power of DNA sequencing on improving human health. www.genengnews.com/topics/genom...

Throughout June and into July cities around the world, including Washington DC and San Diego, will host Pride events. They're a vital celebration of acceptance and recognition. We're grateful for the strong communities that JCVI calls home.  Wherever you're celebrating, Happy Pride Month!

#SynBYSS seminar with Prof. Sanjay Vashee at J. Craig Venter Institute & Dr. Benjamin Adler at the University of California, Berkeley @benadler.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @jcvi.org The video link is below www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPY1...

Coming June 2025! We are excited to launch the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Data Hub. This new data ecosystem will host & facilitate access to data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study & the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study. 1/13

The CIRCLE Symposium at JCVI, held this past week, brought together a dynamic global team to advance recycling waste and circular economy innovations.

Thanks for the kind invitation to give the opening keynote talk! Looking forward to it! @jcvi.org

Heart disease affects women differently than men. Women are 50% more likely to die within a month following a heart attack. Let's raise awareness and support research to understand these differences. #WomensHealthWeek #HeartHealth