Researchers describe a two-pronged approach that starts with engineered yeast cells but then moves out of the cell structure into a cell-free system.
Virus-Microbe Interactions of Mud Island Mangroves
Ian Rambo conducted part of his graduate work at the JGI through the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.
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.
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.
A User-Centered Approach to Accessing JGI Data
The JGI Data Portal offers a way for users to more easily access public data sets through a common set of “baseline metadata.”
Designer DNA: JGI Helps Users Blaze New Biosynthetic Pathways
A special issue of Synthetic Biology celebrates research enabled by the JGI DNA Synthesis Science Program.
A More Intuitive Phytozome Interface
JGI’s plant data portal team highlights the latest Phytozome update while assuring users will continue to have straightforward access to the existing data and features.
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.
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.
Refining the Process of Identifying Algae Biotechnology Candidates
A collaborative approach highlights how a screening and characterization pipeline could help accelerate algae biotechnology research efforts.