Order from Disordered Proteins
Physics-based machine learning algorithm applied to biomolecule design
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Northwestern Hosts Cell-Free Systems Conference, Spotlighting Innovation and Collaboration
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
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
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
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
Water molecules form bridges between mineral and carbohydrates to lock in moisture, study finds
Cell Feature Implicated in Cancer Forms Differently than Previously Thought
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
Researchers use synthetic liposomes and bacterial extracts to generate immune responses against viral proteins
Northwestern University researchers develop rapid test for lead in water
Grad student Tyler Lucci has lost count of days spent in a lab.
CSB Staff Profile: Yael Mayer—Supporting the Science Behind the Scenes
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