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… Microbes drive critical ecosystem functions and affect global nutrient cycling, however they … group aims at improving our collective understanding of ecological and evolutionary parameters driving virus:host … and host cell take-over by viruses, and attempts to evaluate ecosystem-level impacts of viral infections. The …

… Leveraging massive comparative genomics to decode millions of mystery genes and lay a future-ready foundation     Over … fungi remain largely mysterious. Only about 200,000 fungal species have been named. Among those sequenced, … User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in support of DOE …

… know that that’s ever necessarily like a good description of anyone because chemistry means a lot, especially when … in natural products right. There’s many different avenues toward chemistry. But that’s kind of where I had you. How … towards that.  Organic chemistry doesn’t really help with getting to something other than the sort of really standard …

… focuses on using genome-resolved metagenomic approaches to identify and characterize genomic information from … microbes and viruses. We develop computational approaches to sift through thousands of metagenomes for signatures of viruses and novel microbial … focuses on the assembly of metagenomic sequence data into microbial genomes, which is of fundamental value to …

…   Our Sequencing Technologies Group is well-integrated across JGI departments to ensure a robust offering of sequencing capabilities and products to our … An assay used for profiling transcription factor binding sites across entire genomes. This technology has …

… Secondary Metabolites Program focuses on the exploration of secondary metabolites across bacteria, fungi, algae and plants. These molecules, … for fundamental growth, provide critical advantages to the organisms producing them, and are often involved in … bacteria, fungi, algae and plants. These compounds are key to organisms' interactions with their environments and with …

… user projects, the JGI’s Plant Program delves into the natural world’s potential to address global challenges by exploring plants’ role in … to current problems facing humanity. A major focus are biofuel feedstock species and plant-microbe interactions, … understanding of plants’ biological and ecological roles to foster sustainable solutions for energy, agriculture and …

… “Adopt a Genome” is an informal program for faculty to “claim” the JGI’s unpublished microbial genomes, with the … work with undergraduates in the analysis and publication of the claimed genome sequences. This opportunity, provided … Adopt-a-Genome has: ~20 faculty from institutions across the country Efforts in ongoing curriculum development …

… — before any work can begin, including the submission of samples for sequencing, or the submission of sequencing … Appendix identifies the type of work or specific proposal to be covered under the Agreement. The signing official must … of these changes may require new signed paperwork, and getting new documents in place early will prevent disruption …

… DAN: You’re listening to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s … coming out of organisms, whether it be a plant or from the bottom of the ocean, from a sponge, or a seaweed, were just … projects, saying, you know, “work on this.” It’s really getting them to think, what they want to contribute. What …

… The JGI’s DNA Synthesis Program supports a wide range of projects, from single-gene synthesis to the synthesis of entire chromosomes, advancing the … collaboration with U.S. and international scientists to drive innovations that align with DOE's missions. …

… DAN: All right. Welcome back to Natural Prodcast. I did it. I’m keeping to my schedule. This should be coming out on the first Thursday of the month, just like I promised. Now I just have to make … merge the chemical synthesis with some of the biosynthesis, getting to get the best of both worlds because I feel like …