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Thursday, April 9, 2020

UC researchers discover amount of biofuel needed to match price with gasoline

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UC researchers published a study March 27 that found the exact amount of biofuel needed to match price with and potentially replace petroleum-based gasoline and other fuel sources, which could have broad environmental consequences.
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Research & Ideas

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Researchers pioneer DNA synthesis method that creates genes faster, cheaper

This technology uses enzymes, or substances that speed up biological reactions, to synthesize new DNA. Researchers hope to utilize this new technology to engineer microbes to produce medicines, fuels and more — all biologically.
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Research & Ideas

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Berkeley Lab researchers discover possible method to reduce cost of biofuels

Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have found that the inhibition of an enzyme can reduce a substance that forms plant cell walls, potentially resulting in cheaper biofuels.
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Campus

Monday, April 13, 2015

Vice chancellor who announced resignation Thursday denies allegations of sexual harassment

UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Research Graham Fleming, who resigned Thursday, denied allegations of sexual harassment made by a former campus employee, criticizing the university’s investigation of the allegations.
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Food News

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

A history of genetically modified organisms at UC Berkeley

For more than 30 years, UC Berkeley has been at the forefront of GMO research and development. Many faculty members have been divided between work to bring genetically modified products to the marketplace and attempts to challenge their dispersal in the environment.
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Notes from the Field

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Albany City Council raises concerns about site for Berkeley Lab’s second campus

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s second campus may not find its home in Albany after a recent City Council meeting where community members raised concerns about the lack of information surrounding the project.

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