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Hear BTI Director talk about M3P
BTI Director Michael Sadowsky is leading an effort to document the Mississippi River in a new way.
Mysteries of the Soudan Mine
Unique microorganisms and geological structures exist in the depths of the old Soudan Iron Mine on Minnesota's Vermilion Range. WCCO television recently journeyed there with BTI researchers to explore traces of ancient life. more >>
Biotechnology Gateway
The latest issue of the Biotechnology Gateway takes a look at researchers and important research developments at the BioTechnology Institute. more >>
New insights into origins of multicellularity
BTI researchers demonstrate how multicellularity can evolve from single-celled organisms. more >>
A step closer to renewable 'petroleum' fuels
BTI researchers are a key step closer to making renewable petroleum-like fuels using bacteria, sunlight and carbon dioxide. more >>
Fighting super strains of bacteria with heat
BTI researchers find higher heat treatment of solid wastes effective in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. more >>
Enzyme testing for food contaminants
BTI researchers develop a test for food adulterants using enzymes. more >>
BTI Program and Events
Programs and Events
Innovation Investment Program
The BioTechnology Institute (BTI), in partnership with the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), supports a program to encourage the development of technologies with significant commercial appeal. more >>
Biotechnology Training Program
Since 1990, the Biotechnology Training Program has provided gifted graduate students with cross-disciplinary courses, collaborative research, industrial and global interactions, ethics training, and specialized retreats and seminars in biotechnology. more >>
Graduate program in Microbial Engineering
The MicE degree meets the demand in biotechnology industries for employees with advanced training in a combination of microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and chemical engineering. more >>
Course in Advanced Fermentation
MicE 5355 is offered through the BioTechnology Institute to both students and industry professionals and provides hands-on experience in fermentation as well as an opportunity for both students and professionals to connect and collaborate. more >>
