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Not-for-profit research institute advancing the science of genomics through bold innovations to improve human health and environmental sustainability. Learn more at https://www.jcvi.org.

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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 4d

The passing of Clyde A. Hutchison, III, friend, colleague, and giant in the biological sciences. 🧪

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The passing of Clyde A. Hutchison, III

Clyde A. Hutchison, III November 26, 1938 – September 27, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clyde A....

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 7d

A team led by JCVI and @scrippsocean.bsky.social have decoded the DNA of a critical algae group found in every ocean. Despite challenges it poses to fishing, tourism, and public health, it plays pivotal role in the ocean food web, climate, and even cloud formation. 🧪🧬

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Unveiling the secrets of an adaptable, ubiquitous ocean algae

La Jolla, California—September 30, 2025—Phaeocystales, a group of bloom-forming marine algae, are gaining attention for their remarkable...

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 19d

Federal support is the largest source of funding for most independent research institutes, a critical and distinct part of the research ecosystem.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 19d

The group advocated for continued robust medical research funding, strengthening America's edge in innovation, and ensuring taxpayer dollars continue to support the best research.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 19d

JCVI's Anna Capria joined a Rally for Medical Research group from Georgia as they made visits today on Capitol Hill to the offices of Senators @ossoff.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov and Representatives @repscottpeters.bsky.social and @mcbath.house.gov.

Rally for Medical Research group from Georgia standing in front of Representative Scott Peters office.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

This video is itself is another mark they left at JCVI, entirely produced and edited by Kashifa Vellore, an intern in @drinflammation.bsky.social’s lab.

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In their words: JCVI’s 2025 interns

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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

JCVI was gifted with another incredible group of interns this year who stretched themselves intellectually as they engaged with our faculty mentors. From the wet lab to bioinformatics, each worked to solve real questions through the scientific process.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

We are thrilled that @sciencehistory.org is now maintaining the collection, however it has not been dormant while at JCVI. The collection has been available to and utilized by many researchers while in our care.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

They will be working to digitize materials from this historic collection and will be providing free global access through their website. Make sure you take some time to see this incredible piece of scientific history.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

...includes the papers of Nobel laureates Aaron Klug and Max Perutz, plus unique materials from other Nobelists and celebrated scientists, including Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick, James Watson, Maurice Wilkins, and Linus Pauling.”

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

As the @sciencehistory.org describes it, this collection is “considered one of the most significant scientific archives ever compiled, the History of Molecular Biology Collection...

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · 28d

We are thrilled to announce that the @sciencehistory.org has acquired our incredible History of Microbiology Collection that we have proudly preserved for over 20 years. We couldn’t think of a better organization to pass this important collection to.

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Science History Institute Acquires Molecular Biology Archive That Includes Rosalind Franklin’s Historic ‘Photo 51’

This unparalleled collection documents the race to identify DNA’s double-helix structure and other significant developments that formed the foundation of molecular biology.

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Tae Seok Moon @taeseokmoon.bsky.social · Aug 30

Please suggest the last keynote speaker for the 2nd SynBYSS conference on June 8-11, 2026 in Barcelona

Until now, the confirmed speakers are

Keynote speakers:
Víctor de Lorenzo, Sarah O'Connor, Pam Silver, Ian Paulsen, Wilfried Weber, Mark Isalan, Chase Beisel
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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Aug 24

Happy Birthday to Dr. Hamilton Smith or Ham as most of us know him by. To a truly wonderful colleague and friend, we hope you have a wonderful day.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Aug 21

Reading the blueprint of life: Thirty years ago, new thinking and computational advances enabled DNA sequencing firsts, including the human genome 🧪🧬

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Reading the blueprint of life

Thirty years ago, new thinking and computational advances enabled DNA sequencing firsts, including the human genome “Moving forward in...

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Aug 21

We’re proud to have Rudy as a member of our board and a supporter of the research that we’re doing here at JCVI.

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2025 Sigma Xi Award Winners

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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Aug 21

An Honorary Member of Sigma Xi, having been elected to the Society in 1962, Mr. Ruggles has championed scientific research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement throughout his distinguished career.”

2025 Sigma Xi Award Winners

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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Aug 21

Congratulations to JCVI Vice Chairman, Rudy Ruggles, who was recently honored by Sigma Xi with the 2025 Evan Ferguson Award “for exceptional dedication to advancing the Society’s mission through decades of service and leadership.

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Tae Seok Moon @taeseokmoon.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our paper on #biosafety & #planetary protection from #space #exploration is out!
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Thank Rocco Mancinelli, Becky Mackelprang, Nate Hoxie & Kate Adamala for the wonderful collaboration!
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How can planetary back-contamination protection guidelines inform biosafety for synthetic biology? | International Journal of Astrobiology | Cambridge Core

How can planetary back-contamination protection guidelines inform biosafety for synthetic biology? - Volume 24

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J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Jul 29

In September of 1993, JCVI distinguish professor emeritus, Dr. Hamilton Smith recalls telling Dr. J. Craig Venter enthusiastically, "It’s 1.9 megabases, it has a very favorable base composition for sequencing, similar to human. And I can make the libraries."

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Jul 29

The research was a seminal proof of concept and would be the cornerstone of what would become the push to sequence the human genome. The work took just under 2 years to complete and publish.

J. Craig Venter Institute @jcvi.org · Jul 29

30 years ago scientists from JCVI, then The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), mapped the first complete genome sequence of a free-living organism, Haemophilus influenzae Rd.

Cover of Science, 28 July 1995.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · Jul 21

ICYMI
Last week's webinar, Mirror Biology: Global risks, national security concerns, and practical actions, is now on Youtube.

Moderated by @wilmotjames.bsky.social with panelists @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social and Dr. James Smith from @jcvi.org

👀 Watch here ⤵️
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Mirror Biology: Global risks, national security concerns, and practical actions

YouTube video by Brown University School of Public Health

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Tae Seok Moon @taeseokmoon.bsky.social · Jul 17

#SynBYSS seminar with Prof. Tim Bugg at the University of Warwick and Prof. Erin Garza at J. Craig Venter Institute

Congrats, Erin! Promoted to an Assistant Professor last week!
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SynBYSS with Prof. Tim Bugg at University of Warwick and Dr. Erin Garza at J. Craig Venter Institute

YouTube video by TAESEOK Moon

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Bethany Kolody, PhD @bethanykolody.bsky.social · Jul 10

Many of you gave me so much encouragement when I posted here earlier about my 10 year long passion project to make a microbial map of the ocean. Pinch me because I can't believe I get to update you that today that research was published in the journal SCIENCE! @science.org