JGI at 25: Using team science to build communities around data
Researchers are forming communities to generate high quality genomes in partnership with the JGI to benefit scientists around the world. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Expanding Metagenomics to Capture Viral Diversity
Since 2016, the JGI has leveraged their work as pioneers in metagenomics to boost understanding of environmental viruses. At the time, the JGI expanded its existing Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes database to include a dedicated section for viruses; the latest release of IMG/VR currently features over 15 million viral genomes. [Read More]
A New Actinobacterial Chapter in the Genomic Encyclopedia of Bacteria and Archaea
The latest chapter of the Genomic Encyclopedia of Bacteria and Archaea compendium includes new GEBA-Actino genome sequences and an analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Fueling investigation into methane-making microbes
In 2018, the JGI helped assemble the Hungate1000 catalog. To date it is the single largest effort to provide a cataloged and curated culture and genome sequence resource of rumen microorganisms. [Read More]
A Better Way to Find RNA Virus Needles in the Proverbial Database Haystacks
In Cell, a computational pipeline combed through public metatranscriptome datasets, uncovering a five-fold increase of RNA virus diversity. [Read More]
JGI Announces 2023 Community Science Program Awardees
The JGI announces its latest portfolio of proposals approved through the JGI’s annual Community Science Program (CSP) call. [Read More]
Extracting the Secrets of Secondary Metabolites
Microbial secondary metabolites, those molecules not essential for growth yet essential for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a JGI proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRAGE and CRISPR technologies. [Read More]
Streamlining Regulon Identification in Bacteria
Using RIViT-seq technology, researchers were able to identify the target genes of transcription factors in Streptomyces coelicolor. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Building a Better Bean
The JGI’s original reference genome for Phaseolus vulgaris has been instrumental in creating a hardier, higher-yield bean. [Read More]
Supporting Global Research into Actinomycetes
ActinoBase, a public platform built on the knowledge of researchers studying actinomycetes, is the focus of a recent paper published in Microbial Genomics, ”ActinoBase: An Actinomycete Community Wiki.” [Read More]
