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… the genetic makeup of natural microbial communities using a variety of cutting-edge approaches. Our group also … microbiome activity levels.This functional assay lets us move beyond cataloging the genes of microorganisms and … is eating what?” and “who is active? … The JGI provides users access to cutting-edge cell sorting, DNA …
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The Secondary Metabolism Collaboratory encourages user engagement. The Science In addition to the core set of … of genes known as biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs.) As reported in the recent Database issue of the journal Nucleic … of the closest comparable database. … Dan Udwary talks about the Secondary Metabolism Collaboratory … Browse BGCs …
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The Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science (FICUS) call represents a unique opportunity for researchers to … Pennacchio, Project Management Office. For questions about the appropriateness of projects or experimental …
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… to a pathogen. This ‘“alien’” organism — one previously unseen — is, in fact, a microscopic water mold, … scores of nurseries across the nation, elevating concerns about the pathogen to an all-time high. California … health of the tree. While drought conditions may slow the progress of SOD, the debilitated trees become susceptible to …
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… are crucial for advancing the bioeconomy, environmental sustainability, and improving bioenergy crops. … The Metabolomics Program is focused on understanding the critical roles of metabolites in … as they relate to DOE missions in the bioeconomy, sustainability, and environmental research. This program …
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… exist back then,” said Hal Alper, a University of Texas at Austin professor, “but we really first heard about the JGI synthesis grant during a presentation that … [DNA Synthesis Science Head] Yasuo [Yoshikuni] gave back in 2016.” Alper’s first approved JGI proposal came through the …
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… microbial symbiosis. This is a continuation of the previous NeLLi Symposia. In this 2025 Symposium, we will showcase … as well as microbial symbioses. We aim to foster discussions centered on how to capture, define, quantify, and … and other technological developments leveraging recent progress in AI/ML that will enable researchers to discover …
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… .) This plan aligns the DOE Office of Science user facility with broader national efforts to promote and … than 130 implementation milestones to help track and drive progress toward the overarching goals and vision. The plan … support of our goals,” said Mouncey. “Creating transparency about our efforts is critical for enabling complementary and …
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… is the world’s leading soybean producer , and soybeans are used to produce biodiesel. The fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi causes Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) … as 90 percent. As part of the DOE Joint Genome Institute’s 2016 Community Science Program portfolio , Sebastien …
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… disease-resistance that could prove fruitful for saving Citrus from greening disease. You’ve probably never heard of trifoliate orange. Otherwise known as Poncirus trifoliata , it’s an evolutionary cousin of the Citrus … ravaging citrus groves: citrus greening. From 2012 to 2016, in Florida alone this disease caused an estimated $4 …
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JGI’s Operations Deputy has come to a close as this previously retired Naval Commander retires from Berkeley Lab. For … Ford (Operations Area Deputy/Berkeley Lab Deputy Chief Operating Officer). “You define the word ‘collegial’” “Every … is still good. “I noticed right away,” said Ellen Ford about Ray’s personal impact on her, “that you started …
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