On October 29, 2025, the Center for Synthetic Biology at Northwestern University welcomed acclaimed journalist and author Michael Grunwald for a public talk on his latest book, We Are Eating … Continued
In 2016, the Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) was founded with a bold mission: to advance the frontiers of fundamental science and engineering research that allows us to reuse, repurpose, … Continued
Center for Synthetic Biology’s Yogesh Goyal, PhD, has been named a 2025-2028 Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Fellow.
Physics-based machine learning algorithm applied to biomolecule design
This summer, the Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) at Northwestern University welcomed scientists, engineers, and innovators from around the world to the third international Cell-Free Systems Conference, a two-day event … Continued
This summer, thirteen exceptional students immersed themselves in the dynamic field of synthetic biology through the Center for Synthetic Biology at Northwestern’s undergraduate research programs. Over ten weeks, students participated … Continued
New study shows how bacteria juggle energy needs while digesting complex carbons
Christine Akdeniz (second from left) was recognized for building cohort-based community programs and outreach at CSB, increasing engagement, collaboration, and visibility across teams and external partners.
Water molecules form bridges between mineral and carbohydrates to lock in moisture, study finds
Understanding paraspeckles at the molecular level could help drugs target the subcellular cancer compartment
