Natural Prodcast Episode 17 – Cassandra Quave
Natural Prodcast guest Cassandra Quave makes the case for investigating the chemistries and pharmacological promise of plants. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 10: Filling in the Plant Tree of Life
In this episode, hear about a project that aims to unlock innovations in plants that could drive more productive food, medicine, and bioenergy crops. [Read More]
Natural Prodcast Episode 16 – Marcy Balunas
Natural Prodcast guest Marcy Balunas on the chemical exploration of natural products for bioactive compound discovery and other topics. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 9: Creating an Energy Market for Miscanthus
In this Genome Insider episode, Miscanthus is a prized ornamental and a potential fuel for the future. But, to be competitive in the market, both energy policy and Miscanthus will need some upgrades. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 8: Dispatches From JGI Interns
In this episode, hear two JGI-UC Merced interns from the 2021 cohort describe their deep dives into genomics, computational tools, and big data. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 7: THE Bioenergy Tree
Scientists are uncovering the poplar tree’s genetic secrets, bringing us closer to a sustainable source of bioenergy and materials. [Read More]
Natural Prodcast Episode 15 – Katherine Duncan
This Natural Prodcast episode features Katherine Duncan from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Her work focuses on marine microbial chemical ecology. [Read More]
Genome Insider S2 Episode 6: Back to the Future! A Sorghum Story
Hear how sorghum’s historical — and literal — roots could play a big role in our energy future. [Read More]
Natural Prodcast Episode 14 – Nigel Mouncey
Natural Prodcast features JGI Director Nigel Mouncey, lead of the JGI’s Secondary Metabolites Science Program. Dr. Mouncey shares his vision for the JGI that sees secondary metabolism analysis and research as a driver for novel technologies that can serve all JGI users.
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Genome Insider S2 Episode 5: A Powerful Technique to Study Microbes, Now Easier
In this episode of JGI’s Genome Insider: Jennifer Pett-Ridge teamed with JGI scientists to improve a protocol, using robots to help process experiments that measure microbial activity in soil. [Read More]