For the first time in wild populations, researchers have identified a gene in green millet related seed dispersal.
Genome Insider Episode 7: Decoding Yellowstone’s microbial mats
Researchers studying cyanobacteria in Yellowstone National Park encountered surprises, adopted new technologies, and made a few discoveries about the microbial mat denizens.
Engagement Webinar: How to Successfully Apply for a CSP Proposal
During the JGI Engagement: Pro Tips for Webinar, researchers were invited to submit white papers to the Community Science Program (CSP)’s New Investigator call for proposals. The proposal call is open year-round, but proposals submitted by September 21, 2020, will be included in the next review.
In Hot Spring Microbial Mat, Viruses Ride “Piggyback”
Scientists have used sequencing methods to comprehensively characterize viral-host interactions in a microbial mat for the first time.
The More the Merrier: Making the Case for Plant Pan-genomes
Researchers relied on a model grass system and pan-genomes to learn the origins, evolution and development of plant polyploids.
Effects of Polar Light Cycle on Microbial Food Web
Light-harvesting bacteria (phototrophs) in Antarctica’s Ace Lake defy the norm when it comes to nutrient cycling in polar regions.
Genome Insider (Mini-)Episode 6. How Microbes Can Protect Plants in Drier Straits
A mini-episode looking at the efforts of Pankaj Trivedi, whose New Investigator proposal was recently approved through the JGI Community Science Program, to use microbiome science to help plants cope with drought conditions.
Gene Expression: From On-Off Switch to Dial
Scientists have developed a more nuanced library approach for fine-tuning gene expression in metabolic pathways in metabolic pathways.
Toasting to the 2020 JGI-UC Merced Summer Internship Program
On July 30, UC Merced students and their JGI mentors marked the end of their annual nine-week virtual internships. The celebration was preceded by short final presentations attended by more than 75 JGI staff. According to Axel Visel and Zhong Wang, founders of the JGI-UC Merced genomics internship program, this was the largest turnout for the final presentations to date.
Accelerating Metagenomics Discoveries with Deep Learning
JGI scientist Volkan Sevim is applying deep learning to genome science in order to make protein alignments more efficient.