DOE Joint Genome Institute
This Week's Science Highlights
May 10, 2013
A new technique for microbial genome assembly. A world leader in sequencing microbial genomes (and also sequencing plants, fungi and metagenomes), the DOE Joint Genome Institute is also a national user facility focused on developing tools that more cost-effectively enable the assembly and analysis of the sequence that it generates.
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Latest News
May 15, 2013
The DOE Joint Genome Institute Expands Capabilities via New Partnerships. With the publication last year of its strategic plan, “Forging the Future — A Ten-Year Strategic Vision” the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) has positioned itself to provide the most current technology and expertise to their users so that they can address pressing energy and environmental scientific challenges. more...
May 6, 2013
A New Cost-Effective Genome Assembly Process. The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) is among the world leaders in sequencing the genomes of microbes, focusing on their potential applications in the fields of bioenergy and environment. more...
Who We Are
A significant portion of the DOE JGI's projects are related to bioenergy and focus on three areas: developing plant feedstocks; using microbes to break down cellulose in plant cell walls; and fermenting sugars into biofuels.
Announcements & Events
The 2012 Progress Report is here!
The 2012 DOE Joint Genome Institute Progress Report is now available for download. Hard copies are available by request.
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Watch videos of the 2013 User Meeting presentations
Sarah Lebeis of University of North Carolina on "Modulation of root microbiome community assembly by the plant immune response" at the 8th Annual Genomics of Energy & Environment Meeting on March 28, 2013 in Walnut Creek, Calif.. Watch more User Meeting 8 presentation videos here
