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… research is focused on the discovery and characterization of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and viruses in environmental sequence data. We use multi-omics … and complexity, and encode for a treasure trove full of novel genes ready to be tapped for downstream applications. …

… however they do so under strong constraints exerted by viruses. Research in the viral genomics group aims at improving our collective understanding of ecological and evolutionary parameters driving virus:host … is active when/where, and how? ). The JGI Viral Genomics group attempts to address this question in natural soil …

… Research in the Eloe-Fadrosh group focuses on using genome-resolved metagenomic … develop computational approaches to sift through thousands of metagenomes for signatures of viruses and novel microbial lineages, and reconstruct metabolic … monitoring, bioremediation, and the discovery of novel enzymes and bioactive compounds. …

… Research in the Woyke laboratory focuses on the utility of single-cell methods to access genetic material of uncultivated taxa of interest. One such effort is targeted at environmental … the bulk of which belong to only three phyla. The Woyke group uses single-cell sequencing as a means to begin …

… are complex organisms that harbor a fantastic diversity of cell types and associated organisms, including fungal and … symbionts, detrimental microbial pathogens, and associated viruses that all contribute to a dynamic ecosystem. We are … and are influenced by microbial partners. We use a variety of genomics-powered tools to study this complexity, …

… The Micro-Scale Applications group explores the genetic makeup of natural microbial communities using a variety of cutting-edge approaches.  Our group also seeks out new approaches that utilize … The JGI uniquely offers the first quantitative Stable Isotope Probing (SIP) …

… Software engineers in the Synthetic Biology Informatics Group develop, deploy, and maintain software that support the JGI’s Synthetic Biology Program .  … For further details, please reach out to the Group Lead …

… Our lab is using mass spectrometry based metabolite profiling to provide direct biochemical datasets to improve our understanding of microbial metabolism. Of particular interest is understanding the distributed and … For further details, please reach out to the Group Lead …

… The User Support Analysis group provides computational analysis for new technology … epigenomics. Our work varies in scope from the development of highly customized analysis workflows for new product … for standard sequencing products performed at scale. Our group also performs ‘proof-of principle’ research projects …

… and other omics technologies.  The exponential growth of DNA sequencing data, coupled with recent computational … advances in management, processing and visualization of “big data,” and artificial Intelligent/machine learning … of biology into data science.  Research in the Kyrpides group focuses on Microbiome Data Science and analysis of Big …

… analysis techniques to explore the vast and diverse world of microbes. Studying bacteria and archaea, including those … associated with microeukaryotes, enhances our understanding of terrestrial biogeochemical cycling and inter-organismal … in particular to study inter-organismal interactions. Novel approaches are being explored to predict microbial …

… cycling and bioproduct applications.  The team has three subgroups: Synthetic Biology Lab : a user science group … develops data science tools for workflow management and novel automations for DNA design, assembly and analysis Overview of synthesis products The JGI DNA Synthesis platform enables …