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… research is focused on the discovery and characterization of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and … learning to identify new divergent lineages and expand the Tree of Life. We then investigate the coding potential to find novel … of viral complexity and evolution Our research focuses on discovering and characterizing giant viruses, which possess …

… The JGI’s data stewardship expertise and infrastructure enable a broad community of scientists and engineers to leverage our data to develop new algorithms, models and tools in support of DOE mission priorities. Data … Download plant, algal, fungal and microbial genomes and metagenomes — top-quality genomic …

… The JGI’s Microbial Program focuses on using cutting-edge … analysis techniques to explore the vast and diverse world of microbes. Studying bacteria and archaea, including those … provides high-quality, large-scale genomic data to advance microbial research that drives sustainable solutions in …

… Research in the Woyke laboratory focuses on the utility of single-cell methods to access genetic material of … from candidate phyla, major branches in the phylogenetic tree without cultivated representatives. The “Great … in 1985, which highlights our skewed understanding of microbial metabolism towards a minority of cultivated …

… The Fungal & Algal Program explores the vast diversity of fungi and algae to unlock their potential for bioenergy, … and bioproducts. By sequencing and analyzing the genomes of these organisms, the program investigates the biological … into practical applications, including sustainable biofuels, biomaterials, natural products, and environmental …

… Celebrating 25 years of genomics research 2022 marked the JGI’s 25th anniversary. We revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and …

… DAN: You’re listening to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s “Natural Prodcast,” a … right. So I did a PhD in microbiology at MIT, and I studied microbial ecology. I studied Vibrio species in the ocean, so … But where taxol comes from is, from the bark of the yew tree, is where it was originally discovered. And so that …

… With collaborative user projects, the JGI’s Plant Program delves into the natural world’s … to current problems facing humanity. A major focus are biofuel feedstock species and plant-microbe interactions, … a plant based bioeconomy where plants are a major source of chemical production and contribute to a healthier planet …

… Guiding Principles All staff members of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) commit to Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (Berkeley …

… Welcome back to Natural Prodcast. This continues the series of interviews we recorded at the Society for Industrial … associated with the chemistry department as well as the life sciences department. So welcome, Alison to today’s … with. DAN UDWARY: Yeah. ALISON NARAYAN: And there are other tools that I think are really useful, that again are set up …

… uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work … genetic elements. Beyond exploring and characterizing microbial diversity, work in the Metagenome Program uses several experimental approaches to assess microbial activity across ecosystems.  By studying microbial …

… As a National User Facility, the JGI serves more than 2,500 users that predominately come … joined the JGI in 2017, he brought with him 20 years of industry experience — and an opportunity to expand the … data repositories for genome information with analysis tools for mining and prediction The JGI works in partnership …