New research shows methanogenesis is not limited to Euryarchaeota. Research of these newly found methanogens will continue with DOE support.
The JGI announces FY25 awardees for our Community Science Program Annual Call
These projects include cutting-edge research into microbial communities — from freshwater estuaries reshaped by dam removal to Antarctica’s photosynthetic mats — to reveal how these systems adapt and contribute to global biogeochemical cycles.
Simon Roux Named 2025 ASM Microbiome Data Prize Awardee
Simon Roux was selected as the 2025 recipient of the ASM Microbiome Data Prize. He will be recognized at the 2025 ASM Microbe Meeting.
A Complex Confection Decoded: Sugarcane Reference Genome
High quality sugarcane genome assembly includes a full representation of the diversity and shows the genomic effects of breeding practices.
An Integrated Dataset to Understand Ecosystem Interaction
To help better understand how ecosystems work and how healthy they are, a poplar data set outlined in Scientific Data connects molecular features to large ecosystem-level processes for the first time.
Genome Insider S5 Episode 4: Gotta Catch ‘Em Gall
Kasey Markel and Patrick Shih (UC Berkeley and the Joint BioEnergy Institute) are looking for new ways to engineer plants. So they’ve looked into wasps that program oak trees to raise their young in structures called galls.
In this episode, hear from Kasey and Patrick about how this project unfolded, and how they worked with the JGI’s metabolomics program to find out more about these weird little pods.
JGI announces 2024 Functional Genomics awardees
The JGI accepted proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from nine reseachers who translate genomic information into biological function.
Genome Insider S5 Episode 3: A Redesign for Yeast’s Genome, Chromosome by Chromosome
To engineer yeast to do more, and understand genomes in general, Jef Boeke, Weimin Zhang (NYU Langone Health) and Leslie Mitchell (Neochromosome) have worked to replace yeast’s native chromosomes with synthetic versions. This project has turned out to be an international collaboration, with some artistic endeavors along the way. Eventually, the goal is to create an entirely human-generated yeast genome.
Genome Insider S5 Episode 2: Forest Fungi, Seagrass, and a New View of Symbiosis
Three stories of JGI-supported research, connected to nutrient cycles. Francis Martin and Lucas Auer discuss their work on the community of forest floor fungi. Allison Joy looks into seagrass meadows’ carbon sequestration with insights from Adam Healey and Xiao Ma. And Karen Serrano and Benjamin Cole explain their research on the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots.
Pinning Down a Piece of Photosynthesis
By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights into how these ocean photosynthesizers cycle carbon in changing conditions.