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… of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and viruses in environmental sequence data. We use multi-omics (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, single cell genomics and … Exploring the fascinating world of giant viruses, which challenge our understanding of viral …

… however they do so under strong constraints exerted by viruses. Research in the viral genomics group aims at … of ecological and evolutionary parameters driving virus:host dynamics in environmental microbial communities. This … and computational exploration of uncultivated viral diversity, characterization of molecular mechanisms involved …

… archaea, and micro-eukaryoes, along with their associated viruses and mobile genetic elements. Beyond exploring and characterizing microbial diversity, work in the Metagenome Program uses several … ecosystems.  By studying microbial communities and their interactions, the Program aims to unlock the fundamental …

… that the data produced by the facility result in scientific publications. JGI users and collaborators have the right to produce manuscripts for publication and the responsibility for leading the efforts … facility, provided this is done in a timely fashion. The publications resulting from such efforts should specify the …

… and interpretation is creating new opportunities for breakthrough discoveries and catalyzing a major transition of … research.  These efforts include exploration of the global diversity of alternative genetic codes (Science 2014), … ( GEBA-type strains project ), the delineation of host-virus interactions, the exploration of the functional dark …

… Plants are complex organisms that harbor a fantastic diversity of cell types and associated organisms, including … symbionts, detrimental microbial pathogens, and associated viruses that all contribute to a dynamic ecosystem. We are … and complex ecosystem that includes bacteria, fungi, viruses. Resident viruses can be found in a myriad of …

… of terrestrial biogeochemical cycling and inter-organismal interactions. These insights are crucial for addressing key … associated with microeukaryotes. The program also studies giant viruses. Key research areas include terrestrial … understanding of evolutionary diversification and microbial diversity. Learn more about this work and further details on …

… Phylogenetic diversity estimates show that the gap between cultivated and … K. T., Eloe-Fadrosh E. A., Kyrpides N. C., Woyke T . Giant virus diversity and host interactions through global … Selected Publications …

… genomic information from uncultivated microbes and viruses. We develop computational approaches to sift through … Our aim is to more fully capture microbial and viral diversity, leading to a better understanding of microbial … ecosystem function.  The Environmental Genomics group also hosts the Viral Genomics group . Research Team    …

… faculty will work with undergraduates in the analysis and publication of the claimed genome sequences. This … with some of the latest developments in microbial genomics, metagenomics, and computational biology, and to empower them … Publications … research experience "light" and... they're getting a publication at the end. " — Professor Matt Escobar,  CSU San …

… plants and microbes, and understanding microbiome interactions. The  insights derived are crucial for … roles in processes such as nutrient cycling, plant-microbe interactions, and environmental responses. The program … samples — including microbes, fungi, plants and soils. Through a combination of experimental workflows and …