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The countdown is on—we’re less than 100 days from SynBioBeta 2025! Don’t miss your chance to join the premier synthetic biology event of the year. Early Bird pricing ends this Friday, marking the final opportunity to secure your spot at a reduced rate for what promises to be a transformative gathering of biotech’s brightest minds. This week, we explore how gene-edited roots and soil microbes could revolutionize agriculture by enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing emissions, and delve into the completion of the synthetic yeast genome, a milestone poised to redefine sustainability in biotechnology. We also highlight a startup pavilion initiative offering early-stage innovators a chance to showcase their technologies alongside industry leaders. From cutting-edge diagnostics using acoustic technology to breakthroughs in GPCR engineering and the future of bioinsecticides, this edition captures the momentum building as we approach May. Secure your place in shaping the future of synthetic biology.

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Elevate your startup at the SynBioBeta 2025 Startup Pavilion from May 5-8 at the San Jose Convention Center! With exclusive packages starting at $5,000, you’ll get a branded kiosk in the heart of the exhibit hall, along with opportunities for promotion, speaking slots, and networking with investors and industry leaders. Showcase your innovation and connect with the right partners to scale your success. Limited spots are available—secure your place today! Click Here for more details, or contact Anissa Cooke.

Check Out Our Latest Exhibitors for SynBioBeta 2025!

Engineering Roots for Climate-Resilient Crops

Gene-edited plant roots and soil microbes could lower agricultural emissions and boost carbon sequestration.

Cancer Diagnostic Tool Hits the Right Note with Acoustic Tech

A new acoustofluidic lab-on-chip platform achieves 100% recovery of tumor cells, setting the stage for earlier cancer diagnoses.

The Brain-Machine Interface Just Got a Major Upgrade

For the first time, scientists have successfully anchored conductive polymers to living cell membranes without genetic modification.

Computational Design of GPCRs That Takes Their Environment Into Consideration

EPFL researchers have developed a groundbreaking tool that leverages water-mediated interactions to engineer synthetic GPCRs, redefining the protein-design paradigm and surpassing natural functionality.