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… With collaborative user projects, the JGI’s Plant Program delves into the natural world’s … to current problems facing humanity. A major focus are biofuel feedstock species and plant-microbe interactions, … a plant based bioeconomy where plants are a major source of chemical production and contribute to a healthier planet …

… uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work … genetic elements. Beyond exploring and characterizing microbial diversity, work in the Metagenome Program uses several experimental approaches to assess microbial activity across ecosystems.  By studying microbial …

… DAN: You’re listening to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s “Natural Prodcast,” a … right. So I did a PhD in microbiology at MIT, and I studied microbial ecology. I studied Vibrio species in the ocean, so … But where taxol comes from is, from the bark of the yew tree, is where it was originally discovered. And so that …

… a Genome” is an informal program for faculty to “claim” the JGI’s unpublished microbial genomes, with the expectation that faculty will … work with undergraduates in the analysis and publication of the claimed genome sequences. This opportunity, provided … insights from sequence data, employing IMG data and tools for comparative analysis, visualization and …

… The JGI mural on the 3rd floor of the Integrative Genomics Building whimsically references dozens of iconic JGI contributions to advancing the frontiers of …

… are complex organisms that harbor a fantastic diversity of cell types and associated organisms, including fungal and bacterial symbionts, detrimental microbial pathogens, and associated viruses that all … by microbial partners. We use a variety of genomics-powered tools to study this complexity, including single-cell and …

… The JGI’s Metabolomics Program works to uncover the roles of small molecules in biological systems, linking them with … exploration of energy and nutrient exchange, as well as microbial and plant responses to environmental changes. With … advanced mass spectrometry techniques and computational tools, the program supports foundational research related to …

… for researchers to request the capabilities and expertise of multiple DOE National User Facilities in one research … Successful applications will focus on high-risk/high-payoff proposals within the focused topic areas that can be … free to the PI by the Department of Energy’s funding of the JGI. There is no cost to the user and no granting of funds. …

…   The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) is a national user facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The JGI consists of 225 researchers and support staff in the Integrative … We provide access to large-scale datasets and analysis tools for genomes, metagenomes, and metabolomics through its …

…   The JGI’s Secondary Metabolites Program focuses on the exploration of secondary metabolites across bacteria, fungi, algae and … advantages to the organisms producing them, and are often involved in defense, nutrient acquisition and … support users, our efforts include developing computational tools for predicting biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs), …

… for researchers to request the capabilities and expertise of both national user facilities in one research proposal.  … challenges in the sourcing, recovery, and utilization of critical minerals and materials. The proposal submission … Access to the Molecular Foundry and use of JGI capabilities is free. The JGI supports remote users. …