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This week at SynBioBeta, we’re diving into the latest innovations shaping synthetic biology. Submit your design for the SynBioBeta 2025 T-Shirt Contest and bring the theme "The Future of Biology" to life! DARPA is pushing the boundaries of bioengineering, working to transition lab innovations into real-world applications. At the same time, MIT scientists have developed an AI model that deciphers the 3D genome in minutes, dramatically accelerating research. Meanwhile, researchers are pioneering light-controlled protein manipulation and AI-powered protein editing, opening new frontiers in biotechnology. Sustainability is also in the spotlight, with insights into bioplastic commercialization and climate-resilient crops—two critical areas shaping the bioeconomy. On the funding front, Enduro Genetics secures €12M, Liberation Labs raises $50.5M, and Gevo expands its energy assets with a $210M acquisition. Don’t miss these insights—synthetic biology is evolving fast!

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International Pavilions mean Global Collaboration! We’re expanding our international reach with dedicated pavilions from the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. We are also in discussions to including Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia. Our goal is to enrich the diversity and expertise of our community, building on the representation from over 50 countries. Limited spots are available—secure your place today! Click Here for more details, or contact Anissa Cooke.

Join the SynBioBeta 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest!

Submit your design by March 15, 2025, for a chance to win a conference pass and see your artwork featured on the official event merchandise. Embrace the theme "The Future of Biology," integrate SynBioBeta’s branding, and get ready to inspire at the forefront of synthetic biology. Click here to learn more.

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Engineering Tomorrow: DARPA’s Push into the Frontier of Synthetic Biology

Through relentless ideation and commercial-minded partnerships, DARPA BTO is aiming to transition scientific marvels from lab prototypes into real-world production.

The Future of Bioplastic Production Requires Targeted Collaboration and Coordination

Aligning expertise and technology will help overcome bottlenecks that are holding back bioplastic commercialization and make maximum use of ongoing investments in synthetic biology.

AI Is Decoding the 3D Genome—And It’s Doing It Faster Than Humans Ever Could

MIT scientists have developed an AI model that can predict the 3D structure of the genome in minutes—far faster than existing experimental methods.

Light Tunable Chemicals Could Spark New Era in Protein Science

Umeå University unveils cutting-edge light-controlled tools that enable real-time, high-precision manipulation of protein functions in living cells.

AI-Powered Protein Editing Unlocked Through Text-Guided Design

Scientists have developed ProtET, an AI model that enables precise protein editing using simple text commands, revolutionizing synthetic biology and biomedical research.