Genome Insider S2 Episode 10: Filling in the Plant Tree of Life
In this episode, hear about a project that aims to unlock innovations in plants that could drive more productive food, medicine, and bioenergy crops. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 9: Creating an Energy Market for Miscanthus
In this Genome Insider episode, Miscanthus is a prized ornamental and a potential fuel for the future. But, to be competitive in the market, both energy policy and Miscanthus will need some upgrades. [Read More]
Marine Microbe Contains Multitudes
A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is made of four ecologically distinct groups with different lifestyles. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 8: Dispatches From JGI Interns
In this episode, hear two JGI-UC Merced interns from the 2021 cohort describe their deep dives into genomics, computational tools, and big data. [Read More]
Climate Change Threatens Base of Polar Oceans’ Bountiful Food Webs
A study suggests climate change is behind a trend that could destabilize the delicate marine food web. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 7: THE Bioenergy Tree
Scientists are uncovering the poplar tree’s genetic secrets, bringing us closer to a sustainable source of bioenergy and materials. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 6: Back to the Future! A Sorghum Story
Hear how sorghum’s historical — and literal — roots could play a big role in our energy future. [Read More]
Designer DNA: JGI Helps Users Blaze New Biosynthetic Pathways
A special issue of Synthetic Biology celebrates research enabled by the JGI DNA Synthesis Science Program. [Read More]
A Natural Mechanism Can Turbocharge Viral Evolution
A genetic element that enables rapid, targeted mutation is surprisingly widespread and appears to allow viruses to hunt new microbial prey. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 5: A Powerful Technique to Study Microbes, Now Easier
In this episode of JGI’s Genome Insider: Jennifer Pett-Ridge teamed with JGI scientists to improve a protocol, using robots to help process experiments that measure microbial activity in soil. [Read More]