Rubin Lab

Innovative Genomics Institute | UC Berkeley

Pioneering microbiome editing technologies to address critical challenges in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and human health.

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Research Areas

We develop DNA-level editing of microbial communities for understanding and control.

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Biodegradation & Production Microbiomes

Engineering microbial communities for sustainable biodegradation and bioproduction applications.

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Soil Microbial Editing

Developing precision tools to modify soil microbiomes for improved agricultural outcomes.

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Decreasing Livestock Methane Emissions

Targeting rumen microbiomes to decrease methane emissions from livestock through precision editing.

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Gut Microbiome Editing for Improved Health

Editing gut microbiomes to improve human health outcomes and treat microbiome-associated diseases.

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Machine Learning for Next-Generation Editing Tools

Leveraging AI and machine learning to develop next-generation microbiome editing technologies.

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