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    Category: News

    Northwestern Hosts Cell-Free Systems Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Collaboration

    September 24, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    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

    Undergraduate Summer Researchers Push Boundaries in Synthetic Biology

    September 5, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    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

    Bacteria Rewire Digestive Systems to Turn Plant Waste Into Power

    September 4, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    New study shows how bacteria juggle energy needs while digesting complex carbons

    CSB’s Christine Akdeniz, others, recognized for helping to power Northwestern’s research

    August 25, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    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.

    How organic matter traps water in soil — even in the driest conditions

    August 12, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    Water molecules form bridges between mineral and carbohydrates to lock in moisture, study finds

    Cell Feature Implicated in Cancer Forms Differently than Previously Thought

    August 11, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    Understanding paraspeckles at the molecular level could help drugs target the subcellular cancer compartment

    Cell-Free System Enables Rapid Assembly of Nipah Virus Vaccine Candidate

    July 28, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    Researchers use synthetic liposomes and bacterial extracts to generate immune responses against viral proteins

    Northwestern University researchers develop rapid test for lead in water

    June 5, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    Grad student Tyler Lucci has lost count of days spent in a lab.

    CSB Staff Profile: Yael Mayer—Supporting the Science Behind the Scenes

    June 4, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    We recently sat down with Yael Mayer, the Center for Synthetic Biology’s (CSB) Director of Operations and Outreach, to learn more about her path to Northwestern, her passion for staff … Continued

    Ashty Karim: Engineering Biology, Embracing the Unexpected

    May 23, 2025

    By Lisa La Vallee

    Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) faculty member Ashty Karim shares how a winding path—fueled by curiosity, community, and creativity—led to his dream job in synthetic biology. For Ashty Karim, PhD, … Continued

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