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… system traces polyploid genome evolution. Flowering plants abide by the concept, “the more the merrier,” with respect to their genomes. In their base state, they are diploids with two genome copies, one from each parent. Having three or more genome copies from additional parents or …

… planet’s microbial diversity is immense, yet much of it remains unknown. For more than a decade, researchers around the … collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …

… Since 2019 Dr. Blaby heads the Biodesign Platform at the Joint Genome Institute, where he leads three groups focused on … archaea and bacteria with a view to developing a deeper understanding of sequence-based gene function. … Ian Blaby on Google Scholar Grosjean et al ., A hemoprotein with a zinc-mirror heme site ties heme availability to …

… Analysis of haloarchaeal metagenomes broadens understanding of Antarctic biogeography. The Science Haloarchaea … from six hypersaline lakes, researchers focused on understanding the genomic variation in haloarchaea across … 4031). The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… Dr. Cole is interested in studying how plants interact with their environment. Prior to … Genome Institute, Dr. Cole’s research focus has been on understanding how microbes can colonize plant roots, … of California, San Diego (PhD, 2011) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 2006) …

…   To understand virus-host dynamics, computation helps fill in what cultivation can’t. The Science At first, viruses are … these viral genetic sequences to their hosts is crucial to understanding what these viruses can do. Building on … infecting and reprogramming these microbes. A better understanding of virus-host interactions opens the …

… for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired … into the insect’s bloodstream that quickly kill the host. Understanding exactly how P. luminescens and its secondary … When it comes to insect killer P. luminescens specifically, understanding its secondary metabolites and their pathways …

… Sequence-based studies — from metagenomics to single-cell work — have quickly accelerated understanding of giant viruses. The Science In the last … boast larger genomes than many bacteria. Until recently, understanding of giant viruses came primarily from sampling …

… Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea vents hold vast potential for … chemically-rich ecosystems. This means they hold clues for understanding how life thrives in extreme environments. They … be applied to biotechnology and medicine. A more robust understanding of these microbial communities could lead to …

… and a potential fuel for the future. But, to be competitive in the market, both energy policy and Miscanthus will need some upgrades. In this episode, hear from scientists working on understanding Miscanthus biology and the economic terrain to …

… Ms. Clarke joined the Lab in 2007 as the Sr. Human Resources Division Partner for the … University. Early on, Ms. Clarke knew the importance of understanding human and group behaviors as her role in HR … –  present Sr. Compensation Analyst, May 2015 –  present Joint Genome Institute (JGI) HR Partner, June 2017 – present …

… land over 600 million years ago. The Science By studying the genes of land plants’ closest algal relative,  Zygnematophyceae , scientists have enhanced our understanding of how early plants transitioned from water to … to thrive outside aquatic environments. The Impact A deeper understanding of how plants adapted to terrestrial life …