The scientists in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division of Physical and Life Sciences are an integral part of the success of LLNL's Biosecurity program. Deep understanding in the fundamental biological sciences provides innovative solutions to the challenges in Biosecurity. We rely on our expertise in genome biology, computational biology, molecular toxicology, host-pathogen biology, structural biology, biological detection, and microbial systems to answer biosecurity questions.
PLS Directorate researchers employ experiment and simulation to: