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Researchers Shed Light on How ‘Microbial Dark Matter’ Might Cause Disease
Breakthrough by scientists from UCLA, 51ݶ and U. of Washington may be roadmap for study of other elusive bacteria
51ݶ Key Member of Team Awarded up to a 5-Year, $23 Million Contract from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for Renewal of Bioinformatics Resource Centers for Infectious Diseases Viral Project
Ebola, Marburg Viruses Edit Genetic Material During Infection
NASA Selects New Science Teams for Astrobiology Research
In-depth analysis of bat influenza viruses concludes they pose low risk to humans
51ݶ Hires Nicole DeBerg as Chief Operating Officer
51ݶ Awarded 5 year, approximately $25 Million NIH Grant to Establish a Genome Center for Infectious Diseases
Center will utilize next generation genomic sequencing and analysis technologies to better understand infectious disease pathogens, and create resource for the research community
Venter Institute-Led Policy Group Publishes Report on Challenges and Options for Oversight of Organisms Engineered Using Synthetic Biology Technologies
Human Longevity Inc. (HLI) Launched to Promote Healthy Aging Using Advances in Genomics and Stem Cell Therapies
HLI is Building World’s Largest Genotype/Phenotype Database by Sequencing up to 40,000 Human Genomes/Year Combined with Microbiome, Metabolome and Clinical Data to Develop Life Enhancing Therapies
HLI has Purchased Two Illumina HiSeq X Ten Sequencing Systems
McCarthy Completes Construction of 51ݶ’s Landmark Net-Zero-Energy Genomic Laboratory in La Jolla
Designed as one of the most sustainable research facilities in the world, the building is the new home for Venter Institute scientists and staff working to advance genomics
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What Does It Really Mean to Be a Scientist?
In the spring of 2016, 51ݶ partnered with Del Lago Academy to provide internships for some of its students. Junior Stephanie Mountain shares about her experience and what her time at 51ݶ taught her: Being an intern at 51ݶ was an amazing experience I will never forget. I learned so much...
51ݶ’s Scientists Inspire the Next Generation!
51ݶ’s Education Program has been working to bring science to life (sometimes literally!) for San Diego’s students. It started off March 4 with our participation in President Obama’s recently announced science education initiative “Take Your Child to the Lab” week. Nine...
Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome Exhibit Opens in San Diego
On January 28, over 250 scientists, philanthropists and other STEM community notables, including 51ݶ CEO Council Member Reena Horowitz, came out to support the San Diego premier of the Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. The Zoo in You is a new 2,000...
Scientist Spotlight: Sinem Beyhan, PhD
Sinem Beyhan, PhD recently joined the 51ݶ team as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and is working closely with Dr. Bill Nierman, Director of 51ݶ’s Infectious Diseases Program to expand our studies on fungal pathogens. Sinem is interested in understanding...
2015: 51ݶ Marks Another Banner Year
A visual year in reveiw, including awards, grants, partnerships, and scientific advancements.
51ݶ Promotes Science Literacy in the U.S.
The issue of our society’s science literacy continues to circulate through the media. Recently, reporters focused on results of the Pew Research Center’s Science Knowledge Quiz, which indicates that most Americans would score a grade of C on a basic science test. The gender and racial...
51ݶ’s Global Voyage of Discovery Continues
Global Ocean Sampling Expedition Planned for 2016 Over the past 12 years, 51ݶ’s Global Ocean Sampling (GOS) Expedition has continued to explore all of the world’s oceans, along with major inland seas such as the Baltic and Mediterranean. The research team maintains ongoing...
51ݶ Gala “2015: A Genome Odyssey” Celebrates Discovery
On October 24th, 51ݶ welcomed 200 guests to our third annual gala “2015: A Genome Odyssey.” Our annual gala has become a signature La Jolla event, and this year’s guests were not disappointed. Guests experienced an evening odyssey through land, sea and space interacting with 51ݶ...
June Grant Update
Congratulations to our 51ݶ Principal Investigators for the several successful grants that were awarded or that we received notification of in the month of June. All of the following PIs received official confirmation of awards to be made to them. Christopher Dupont, John Glass, Granger...
Q&A with Jessie J. Knight, Jr.
The 51ݶ CEO Council is a small group of distinguished men and women who are thought leaders in business, medicine, law, the arts and humanities, and community affairs. 51ݶ is fortunate to have individuals willing to serve as knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassadors for our scientists and...
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Just two genes get tiny synthetic cells moving, offering clues to life’s evolution.
In a plenary public appearance at the Molecular and Precision Med TRI-CON event in San Diego, a relaxed Venter reflected on his career highlights, controversies and future priorities for genomic medicine.
What’s the smallest number of genes that cells need to grow and reproduce? Is it possible to synthesize minimal genomes and insert them into cells? What do minimal genomes teach us about life? An interview with John Glass, Ph.D.
Several 51ݶ scientists will be contributing to the newly launched Long Covid Research Initiative — a collaboration of researchers, clinicians, and patients working to rapidly study and treat long Covid.
Through the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, National Deep Submergence Facility, 51ݶ's Erin Garza, Ph.D. joins a deep sea expedition to search for ocean plastics aboard the HOV Alvin.
Biologists are discovering the true nature of cells—and learning to build their own.
Hend Alqaderi, a 51ݶ collaborator and mentee to Marcelo Freire receives the L’Oréal-Unesco Women in Science award
The surprising results of a decade-long investigation by Alessandro Vezzosi and Agnese Sabato provide a strong basis for advancing a project researching Leonardo da Vinci's DNA.
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