Understanding Wildfire Recovery, Starting in Soil
A metagenomic look at the soil microbes present a year after a wildfire. [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]
The Power of One, Amplified
Researchers showed that large-scale single cell genomics can add significant value when used in complementarity with metagenomic sequencing. [Read More]
Fungal Friends or Foes in Plant Roots
Fungi colonizing Arabidopsis thaliana roots have gene families that help determine if these fungi act as friends or foes. [Read More]
Marine Microbe Contains Multitudes
A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is made of four ecologically distinct groups with different lifestyles. [Read More]
When “The Blob” Made It Hotter Under the Water
With genomic samples collected before, during and after The Blob, researchers developed a preliminary model of how marine microbial communities are affected by warming events. [Read More]
The Case for Conservation
High-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female fire moss plants are now available, and lessons from their sex chromosomes could help improve crop yields. [Read More]
Plotting a Model for Virus-Host Warfare Deep Below Ground
Researchers describe how viruses repeatedly attempt to infect and destroy their hosts – and how the microbes resist. [Read More]
A Natural Mechanism Can Turbocharge Viral Evolution
A genetic element that enables rapid, targeted mutation is surprisingly widespread and appears to allow viruses to hunt new microbial prey. [Read More]
