Eelgrass proves to be much younger than we thought
JGI-enabled research shows eelgrass began colonizing oceans over 2.5 million years more recently than previously thought. [Read More]
JGI announces 2023 CSP Functional Genomics awardees
Through the JGI CSP Functional Genomics call, we look for projects that will leverage the JGI’s DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function. [Read More]
Researching and Solving Real-World Problems with the 2023 JGI-UC Merced Interns
Reflections from this year’s JGI-UC Merced summer cohort about their onsite internships and enrichment activities. [Read More]
RECAP: Multi-Omic Journeys with 2023 JGI Annual Meeting Keynotes
The 2023 JGI Annual Meeting keynote speakers shared the journeys of their research careers, and showcasing the broad applications of their genomics and multi-omics work. [Read More]
Celebrating a Decade of Science through the JGI-UC Merced Genomics Internship Program
A decade on, the JGI-UC Merced genomics internship has led to groundbreaking science and opportunities to speak on a national level. [Read More]
For the Tiniest Archaea, A Genomic Switch of Friend or Foe
Recently, researchers used population genomics to find that while archaeal hitchhikers may often act as parasites, in other cases, they likely help their hosts. [Read More]
Doubling Down on Known Protein Families
Through a novel approach detailed in Nature, a massive computational analysis of microbiome datasets focuses on unveiling protein functional diversity. [Read More]
The JGI announces 2024 awardees for our Community Science Program annual call
The JGI’s annual CSP call is focused on large-scale genomic science projects in sustainable biofuel and bioproducts production, global carbon and nutrient cycling, and biogeochemistry. [Read More]
![A series of headshots: From left to right: [above] Olivia Ahern, Adriana Corales, Hugh Cross, Megan DeMarche, Joanne Emerson, Matthew Hudson, Megan Keller and Julia Kelliher; [below] Vassili Kouvelis, Seppe Kuehn, Tesfaye Mengiste, Egbert Schwartz, Hannah Schulman, Bram Stone and Jana Voriskova](https://jgi.doe.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMAGE_2023CSP-220x170.jpeg)
You Can Move, But You Can’t Hide
Researchers at the JGI developed geNomad, a tool to quickly and accurately identify mobile genetic elements like plasmids and viruses. [Read More]
JGI announces second round of 2023 New Investigator awardees
The JGI is eager to work and share our tools with a widening circle of researchers who have not led any previously-accepted proposals through the New Investigator call. [Read More]
![From left to right: [above] Emma Bell, Mallory Choudoir, Sneha Couvillion, Tobin Hammer, Christina Hazard, Rachel Mackelprang, Brook Moyers, Mei, Ran,; [below] Benjamin Peterson, Dacheng Ren, Allison Rober, Neal Scott, Chikae Tatsumi, Vojtech Tlaskal, Fernando Torralbo, Luis Felipe Valdez-Nuñez](https://jgi.doe.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DRAFT_2023Q3_NI_LedeImage.001-220x170.jpeg)