Unexplored Microbial Communities in Yellowstone National Park
This proposal focuses on the unexplored microbial communities in three high-pH geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park. [Read More]
Genomic Resources for Mimulus
Develop a pan-genus genomic platform for investigations into gene content and function by producing reference and re-sequenced Mimulus genomes. [Read More]
Evolution of nutritional modes of Ceratobasidiaceae
Understand the evolution of gene families and life history traits using Ceratobasidiaceae as a fungal model system. [Read More]
From Life at the Extremes to Editing Genomes
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were recognized for their work on CRISPR-Cas9, technology described by the Nobel Foundation as having “a revolutionary impact on the life sciences.” For the past few years, Doudna’s lab has partnered with JGI’s Microbiome Data Science group led by Nikos Kyrpides, mining the IMG/M system for novel Cas genes and CRISPR systems. [Read More]
Shattering Expectations: Novel Seed Dispersal Gene Found in Green Millet
For the first time in wild populations, researchers have identified a gene in green millet related seed dispersal. [Read More]
Engagement Webinar: How to Successfully Apply for a CSP Proposal
During the JGI Engagement: Pro Tips for Webinar, researchers were invited to submit white papers to the Community Science Program (CSP)’s New Investigator call for proposals. The proposal call is open year-round, but proposals submitted by September 21, 2020, will be included in the next review. [Read More]
In Hot Spring Microbial Mat, Viruses Ride “Piggyback”
Scientists have used sequencing methods to comprehensively characterize viral-host interactions in a microbial mat for the first time. [Read More]
The More the Merrier: Making the Case for Plant Pan-genomes
Researchers relied on a model grass system and pan-genomes to learn the origins, evolution and development of plant polyploids. [Read More]
Computationally Classifying Fungal Lifestyles
As a proof of concept, researchers developed an algorithm that “taught” a computer how to classify 101 representative genomes of Dothideomycetes, the largest class of fungi, by lifestyles. [Read More]
Engagement Webinar: What Can You Do With An Approved CSP Functional Genomics Call Proposal?
During the JGI Engagement: Accessing Functional Genomics Capabilities Webinar, researchers described how they had availed of JGI’s resources and capabilities through the Community Science Program’s Functional Genomics call for proposals. [Read More]
