News & Publications

November 28, 2023

JGI announces 2023 CSP Functional Genomics awardees

Through the JGI CSP Functional Genomics call, we look for projects that will leverage the JGI’s DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function. [Read More]

2023 JGI-UC Merced interns (Zhong Wang/Berkeley Lab)

November 6, 2023

Researching and Solving Real-World Problems with the 2023 JGI-UC Merced Interns

Reflections from this year’s JGI-UC Merced summer cohort about their onsite internships and enrichment activities. [Read More]

Bruce Hungate stands at a podium and gesticulates as he discusses microbes.

October 27, 2023

RECAP: Multi-Omic Journeys with 2023 JGI Annual Meeting Keynotes

The 2023 JGI Annual Meeting keynote speakers shared the journeys of their research careers, and showcasing the broad applications of their genomics and multi-omics work. [Read More]

A grey microscopy photo taken at micron-scale. Microbes shown are small, round and slightly spiky in shape.

October 12, 2023

For the Tiniest Archaea, A Genomic Switch of Friend or Foe

Recently, researchers used population genomics to find that while archaeal hitchhikers may often act as parasites, in other cases, they likely help their hosts. [Read More]