Genome Insider S2 Episode 4: Party in the Rhizosphere
In this episode of the JGI’s Genome Insider, you’re invited to the rhizosphere, where the microbes play. [Read More]
Bacteria and Fungi Divvy Up the Work in Forest Floor
While thousands of species of fungi and bacteria dwell on — and within — the forest floor, who’s recycling the plant biomass? [Read More]
Gut Fungi: Unexpected Source of Novel Chemicals
Combing through the genomes of four anaerobic fungal species has revealed, for the first time, that this group is unexpectedly powerful: they can whip up dozens of complex natural products, including new ones. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 3: Better Living Through Bioenergy
In this episode of JGI’s Genome Insider, scientists are working with Pseudomonas putida to help bring about a more sustainable, bio-based economy. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 2: Cracking the Secrets of the Diatom’s Shell
In this JGI Genome Insider episode, Setsuko Wakao and Kris Niyogi are investigating how diatoms make their silica shells. [Read More]
An Age of CRAGE: Advances in Rapidly Engineering Non-model Bacteria
A group led by JGI scientists have made strides in improving and applying a method that allows researchers to quickly modify diverse bacterial genomes. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 1: Exploring the Diversity of the American Prairie’s Switchgrass
In this episode of JGI’s Genome Insider, a team of scientists pursue secrets of switchgrass diversity through its genome. [Read More]
A One-Stop Shop for Analyzing Algal Genomes
By bringing together publicly available algal genomes into one place, PhycoCosm allows users to easily compile data that answers what genes are present in which organisms, when are they expressed, and what they do. [Read More]
How Maize Makes An Antibiotic Cocktail
Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize (Zea mays) produces a plethora of antibiotics called zealexins. Even though scientists have identified at least 15 zealexins, they suspect there are even more to find. Zealexins are produced in every corn variety and protect maize… [Read More]
Genome Insider Episode 9: The Soil Blooms Green
In Genome Insider, Penn State researchers Mary Ann Bruns and Terry Bell are studying a microbial community that might be quietly improving the soil. [Read More]