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… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights into how … challenge of understanding one of these proteins — and its role in photosynthesis — in the cyanobacterium  … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Protein annotations provide insights into environmental … and researchers more about the patterns and functions of environmental microbes. Researchers can use the tool to … results in seeing their predicted functional and metabolic roles across global metagenomes (within IMG).  The Impact …

… The ocean depths are vast and dark. But there are hotspots on … St. John, Gilberto Flores, and Peter Girguis about sampling these communities, and understanding how they’ve adapted …

… An article summarizing the field of viral metagenomics, authored by JGI researchers Lee … in non-pandemic times such viruses are well known to play major roles in a vast range of globe-straddling phenomena. For … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… JGI Mission As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility, we provide advanced genomic … expertise to support the global research community in studies of complex biological and environmental systems. … growth. The DOE, through its BER program, plays a central role in advancing this frontier by supporting the scientific …

… For bacteriophage viruses, these hosts are microbes like bacteria, not humans. With metagenomic sequencing, researchers have found more of these viruses than ever before, in all kinds of … to improving crop yields and a better understanding of the roles viruses and their host microbes play in nutrient …

… get any sunlight, and yet they still support a unique array of microorganisms adapted to living in extreme conditions. … and repair themselves or eliminate waste. The Impact The bacteria, archaea and other microorganisms of the microbial … and nitrogen metabolism, as well as those that play a role in carbon cycling. However, the high degree of …

… Survey of Setaria's natural diversity reveals seed dispersal in wild populations for the first time. For years, Elizabeth … warm, arid environments. Corn and sugarcane are among the major high-yield C4 crops, as are the candidate biofuel … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …