Webinar: Introducing the BioSANS capability
A webinar on how researchers could tap the capabilities of the Biological Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (BioSANS) when applying to the EMSL-JGI FICUS call for proposals. [Read More]
Engagement Webinar: How to Apply for Resources at Multiple DOE User Facilities
JGI and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) co-hosted an engagement webinar on “Accessing Resources at Multiple DOE User Facilities with a Single Proposal.” [Read More]
Green Algae Reveal One mRNA Encodes Many Proteins
A team of researchers reports unexpectedly finding multiple genes transcribed on a single molecule of mRNA in two algal species. [Read More]
Susannah Tringe Named 2020 DOE Lawrence Award Recipient
Susannah Tringe is one of eight scientists and engineers who received the 2020 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award, one of DOE’s highest honors. [Read More]
Fields of Breeders’ Dreams: A Team Effort Toward Targeted Crop Improvements
Combining field data with a reference switchgrass genome, a multi-institutional research team has been able to associate climate adaptations with switchgrass biology, information that could be useful toward the DOE’s interest in harnessing the crop toward producing sustainable alternative fuels. [Read More]
An Automated Tool for Assessing Virus Data Quality
The CheckV tool helps researchers to assess the completeness of virus genome sequences and complements a community effort to develop guidelines and best practices for defining virus data quality. [Read More]
JGI on the 2020 Highly Cited Researchers List
Congratulations to the dozen JGI scientists recognized by Clarivate Analytics for being on the 2020 Highly Cited Researchers list! [Read More]
Tanja Woyke Awarded van Niel International Prize for Studies in Bacterial Systematics
Tanja Woyke has been awarded the van Niel International Prize for Studies in Bacterial Systematics for the triennium 2017-2020 in recognition of her contributions made to the field. [Read More]
Engagement Webinar: Harnessing JGI’s Metabolomics Capabilities
The JGI Engagement Webinar held November 5, 2020 (video available with captions) spotlighted the metabolomic analysis capability available through the Community Science Program (CSP). [Read More]
From Competition to Cooperation
Comparing 135 fungal genome sequences, researchers looked at how multiple forest fungi have independently evolved to establish symbiotic relationships with plants, and particularly how fungi that feed on decaying plant matter have transitioned to the symbiotic lifestyle. [Read More]
