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Three Berkeley Lab Researchers Named AAAS Fellows

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Cracking the Code: Using AI to Solve Difficult-to-Map Proteins

Graphic showing a timeline of progress in protein design from 2010 to 2024. In 2010, labeled “Impossible,” a small chemical structure is shown. In 2012, labeled “Limited,” a simple ribbon-like protein fragment appears. In 2017, labeled “Possible,” a more complex folded protein structure is shown with scissors icons indicating editable segments. In 2024, labeled “Practical,” a large, detailed multi-part protein complex is displayed. The layout visually conveys increasing capability and complexity over time.

Foundational AI Models to Accelerate Biological Discovery

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AI, Automation, and Biosensors Speed the Path to Synthetic Jet Fuel

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Scientists Build 'Speed Scanner' to Test Thousands of Plant Gene Switches at Once

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Berkeley Lab’s Big Science Stories of 2025

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How Plants Manage Light: New Insights Into Nature’s Oxygen-Making Machinery

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Expert Interview: Nigel Mouncey

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Advancing the Frontiers of Genetic Science at the Joint Genome Institute

Jonelle Basso, Research Scientist, Joint Genome Institute (JGI), checks the growth of plants she is investigating at a growth chamber in the Integrative Genomics Building

Expert Interview: Harshi Mukundan on Biosecurity Research

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New Plant Engineering Method Promises to Dramatically Improve Biofuel and Bioproduct Development

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Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure

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