Centre for Young Synbio Scientists

Excited to share the first publication of my scientific career!! In this work, we discovered the anthraquinone pigments pathway in Cortinarius semisanguineus mushrooms and implemented the production pathway in yeast. These mushrooms are source of vivid anthraquinone pigments that have been used for dyeing textiles. However, extracting these pigments from nature is not scalable, in order to compete with synthetic colorants and to meet the present industrial demand. With this work, we explore the production of these pigments in an industrial feasible host, thus providing an alternative route to produce these natural pigments. I sincerely thank all the VTT experts involved and to Centre for Young Synbio Scientists, Research Council of Finland | Suomen Akatemia for funding this work. Here is the link to know more about the work: https://lnkd.in/dyRme4MK

💫 Meet Centre for Young Synbio Scientists Doctoral researcher Davide Bersanetti who is studying ways to improve #bacterialcellulose production by enhancing the genomic stability of #Komagataeibacter bacteria. Unlike plant-derived #cellulose, bacterial cellulose is highly pure and has useful properties for medical applications, such as artificial skin for skin burn treatment. However, its large-scale production is limited by the bacteria’s genomic instability. 💡 To address this, Bersanetti is using #transposons ("jumping genes") to remove non-essential genetic material, aiming to create more stable and efficient bacterial strains. His research contributes to improving bacterial cellulose production, complementing existing efforts focused on fermentation and growth conditions. 👉 Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/d2SCcTFw #syntheticbiology #biotechnology #synbio #bnc

It might not have been entirely planned, but Research Scientist Anna Ylinen's path into biotechnology feels like it was meant to be 🔮 "I’ve always found living cells fascinating, even in school," she shares. Anna’s passion for science and technology fuels her career at VTT, where she uses synthetic biology to drive innovation and tackle pressing global challenges. Her goal? To replace traditional plastics with sustainable solutions with the help of microbes 🦠🥽 Want to be part of groundbreaking research that makes a difference? Explore our career opportunities: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ywmhv0 #VTTPeople #VTTBeyondTheObvious

"I really want to beat spiders." 🕷️ Imagine beating spiders at their own game by replicating the extraordinary material they produce – spider silk 🕸️ At VTT, curiosity fuels innovation. Pezhman Mohammadi, Senior Scientist in Enzyme and Material Biotechnology, is unlocking the secrets of spider webs. Using synthetic biology, computational modeling, and AI, his goal is to create a replica of this strong and flexible material. Curious about the cool innovations we work on at VTT? 😎 Follow us for the latest updates! And read more about our innovations & people: https://hubs.ly/Q02VnmVL0 #VTTPeople #VTTBeyondTheObvious

Great #research seminar with the Centre for Young Synbio Scientists hosted by Merja Penttilä at VTT! 🌱 We were thrilled to hear excellent presentations from our talented CYSS researchers: Pradhuman Jetha, An Nguyen, Davide Bersanetti, Robert Ebo Armah-Sekum and Aarni Aspi. A special thanks to Professor Markus Linder from Aalto University for his insightful talk as well. Big thanks to Yvonne Nygård, Istvan Molnar and Jussi Jantti from VTT for the engaging discussions and to Emily Bennett for the exciting lab tour and Susanna Ahola for arrangements! To #learn more what our researchers are woking on visit: 👉https://lnkd.in/emWrQ56P Looking forward to more inspiring discussions and collaborations in the future! Big thanks to JENNY JA ANTTI WIHURIN RAHASTO SR for their generous support #SyntheticBiology #ResearchSeminar #Innovation #ScienceCommunity

Here is our recent publication, just accepted in Nature's Communications Materials, on a new class of elastin-like polypeptide-based materials engineered through hybrid biomimetic-de novo predictive molecular design, assisted by deep learning and advanced computational modeling. We showcase their application in several high-value areas, including multiscale drug-encapsulation vehicles with controlled release, multifunctional wound coverings, all-aqueous biobased photoresists for 2D/3D microstructures, and more... https://lnkd.in/dCfmTkk8 Additionally, read the other article in Advanced Materials on a similar topic here: https://lnkd.in/d3w52Y-Q

#Biotechnology offers exciting careers in both academia and industry. Explore our inspiring short film career stories from leading scientists and industry experts. 🎬 Learn how Perttu Koskinen at Neste, Silvan Scheller at Aalto University, Annakarin Kere at Onego Bio, Anna Ylinen at VTT, Matti Sonck at Fortum, Merja Oja at Roal Oy and Pezhman Mohammadi at VTT have chosen a path in #biotechnology ▶ All videos here: https://lnkd.in/esJhFua8 With the support of JENNY JA ANTTI WIHURIN RAHASTO SR

Here in our recent publication just accepted in #AdvancedMaterials(IF:30), we showcase an accelerated forward design problem-solving approach for high-performance protein-based biomaterials by integrating synthetic biology with machine learning and computational modeling. This slashes the timeline for developing new biomaterials with tailored functionalities, promising rapid advancements in medical and industrial applications. https://lnkd.in/d3w52Y-Q Also read opinion letter here: https://lnkd.in/ds-gchBx #Biomaterials, #SyntheticBiology, #MachineLearning #ComputationalModeling, #SustainableInnovation, #MaterialScience #Bioengineering #AdvancedMaterials, #TechForGood, #GreenTechnology, #VTT,#Helsinki,#Nordic, #Aaltouniveristy, #LIBER, #EUScienceJobs, #EUCareers,#HorizonEU

This morning at ChemBio Finland we saw inspiring glimpses to the Finnish bioeconomy future 😎 Thank you Juha-Pekka Pitkänen for showcasing the latest updates to the Solar Foods story, and for discussing the prospects of being part of the IBC Finland ecosystem. Let’s continue by uniting the biofoundries of Finland and realizing the future bioeconomy! 🌱🧬 Biofoundries for Bioeconomy talks provided by IBC Finland together with Centre for Young Synbio Scientists Aalto University VTT #ChemBio2024 #Bioeconomy #Biotechnology #Innovation #IBCFinland #SyntheticBiology 

What inspires you? 🌟 For Anna Ylinen the answer is clear: microbes. 🦠 Anna turned her passion into a career at VTT while pursuing a PhD in bioplastics. As a Research Scientist in the field of synthetic biology, she aims to replace traditional plastics with the help of microbes. Biotechnology is gaining significance worldwide as it plays a crucial role in building a more sustainable future. According to Anna, the multidisciplinary approach makes VTT an excellent place to conduct research. 👩🔬 “VTT is an excellent place to research biotechnology. From small-scale projects to pilots, there are so many people doing different things. It’s inspiring to share information. The more you work with others, the faster you progress.” 👉 If you're eager to work on what inspires you, explore the possibilities for biotechnology talents at VTT: https://hubs.ly/Q02scxdX0 #VTTPeople #VTTBeyondTheObvious Centre for Young Synbio Scientists