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… into an estimated 2–6 million species — dwarfing the diversity of plants. To put this evolutionary timescale in perspective, the genus Aspergillus has been … forefront of tackling this enormous challenge, assembling one of the world's most comprehensive collections of fungal …

… novel computational approach, researchers confirm microbial diversity is wilder than ever. Imagine researchers exploring … well, randomly,” Kyrpides explained. “Replicating that 100 times would have been almost impossible.”  When the team was … sequences evaded classification. Researchers also tried to hone in on the function of the genes via 3D modeling, and …

… in Antarctic lakes, some of which have salinities 10 times that of seawater. To shed light on the global … on Antarctica distinct and unique. In collaboration with the DOE Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science … Halorubrum lacusprofundi from Deep Lake and Rauer 1 Lake, one of the lakes in the nearby Rauer Islands. Additionally, …

… ecosystem. Their trust hinges on sustaining our record of excellence and respect, and for principles of integrity, … and debate; Make decisions based on merit of issues; Act honestly, transparently, and ethically; Act on behalf of the … and JGI staff with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions; Exercise tolerance for …

… matter, or as an endophyte, living between a plant’s root cells. The fungus is almost always found among and within … . By contrast, using a different endophytic fungus,  Ilyonectria europaea , had no effect on growth. Liao’s team … of interkingdom communication between the plant and fungus. Discovering how microbes can influence plant physiology …

… Dr. Vogel joined JGI in 2014 to establish a plant functional genomics program. Prior to this, … switchgrass transformation pipeline and, in collaboration with industrial partners, generated hundreds of transgenic … tolerance, and the mechanisms by which plants interact with their microbiomes. In addition, his group conducts …

… All participants and staff of JGI events are required to … entire event. All participants are expected to be familiar with this policy. Our aim in hosting an event is to build a … community. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to participate, speak up, ask questions, …

… The JGI’s DNA Synthesis Program supports a wide range of projects, from … and other bioenergy solutions.  The program has been a pioneering effort in functional genomics since 2012, with a focus on addressing critical energy and environmental … and bioproduct applications. The program has completed over 70 projects, including gene synthesis, combinatorial pathway …