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In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number … novel technique to access high-quality genomic information using minute quantities of DNA derived from individual … a way for researchers to study the planet’s microbial diversity, much of which remains unknown and uncultured in …

Latest portfolio of approved proposals highlight biodiversity and how ecosystems are adapting to stresses. A … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … aim to unlock the genomic diversity within the eucalypts, a group of fast-growing tree species that are widely grown as …

… ecosystems around the world, conducting iterative searches using statistical analyses to continuously refine and … and Management.” So begins a passage from Doudna’s book about her meeting with Banfield. (Banfield’s recounting of that first – and subsequent – meetings is here .) Working with the JGI, Banfield is a pioneer in metagenomic …

… method of traditional shotgun metagenomics. One approach uses fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) to sort … nature. In the last few years, mapping the planet’s viral diversity has advanced drastically, aided by genome assembly … in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of …

… to the 2023 Highly Cited Researchers from the JGI recognized for their “significant influence in their … Biochemistry, Microbiology) Jeremy Schmutz (Cross-field) Susannah Tringe (Microbiology) Tanja Woyke (Biology and … issue of Nature, the study highlights the vast functional diversity of microbes by looking at protein function within …

The CSP Functional Genomics call is to enable users to perform state-of-the-art functional genomics … function.  The emphasis is on projects leveraging JGI’s DNA synthesis and ‘omics capabilities to enhance … and track record of the applicant.  Learn about the general review process or find details on the …

… vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too … be applied to biotechnology and medicine. A more robust understanding of these microbial communities could lead … the communities studied. The datasets are available on the JGI’s  Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes (IMG/M) …

… short plant — fire moss — had an unexpected hurdle: ginormous sex chromosomes.  …

… at one of the DOE national laboratories or national user facilities. As a result of the latest call , a total of … UC Merced School of Natural Sciences. “I’m deeply concerned about climate change and this is a remarkable opportunity to … most pressing problems. I’m very much looking forward to working with JGI and LBNL scientists and have access to …

… may not seem to amount to much, the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is actually a vital source of protein in many … Schmutz explained, meaning the plant’s reduced genetic diversity makes it easier to genetically manipulate. One … trait. Traditionally beans have had a shelf-life about roughly 6-9 months before their color begins to …