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… To understand virus-host dynamics, computation helps fill in what … these viruses than ever before, in all kinds of ecosystems. However, matching these viral genetic sequences to their … interactions, nutrient cycling, or carbon sequestration. Summary Existing programs use a variety of approaches to …
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… for the first time. For years, Elizabeth (Toby) Kellogg and other researchers at the Danforth Plant Science Center … mechanism to turn off shattering and domesticate crops.” How shattering occurs varies widely between crops, Kellogg … of known genes, “The gene has now been mapped back in maize as involved in leaf angle,” noted Schmutz. “It’s a …
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… (KBase), the National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC), and Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area are also co-located in the … presented and attended meetings around the world to showcase the JGI’s science and what we enable for our users. … I can say that a key area for the JGI’s evolution is in how we manage our data and how we can make this more …
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… with C. richardii The Science Fern genomes are huge, and incredibly complex — making it difficult to grasp a … plant evolution. Recent findings in Ceratopteris richardii show a long history of dynamic evolution and rapid changes in … production of plant-based biofuels and bioproducts. Summary A recent paper published in Nature Communications on …
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Mr. Everson rejoined the JGI in 2020 and leads all aspects of JGI Operations which include the Safety, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, IT, Shipping and … have an impact on management of the JGI. In addition, he makes decisions or final recommendations on operational …
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… to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate forest filled … gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide). Summary To do this work, the international scientific team … down and away from the roots one goes, the more bacteria show up. The data underscore what was already suspected: …
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… 2003, Dr. Pennacchio joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute and has focused on applying state-of-the-art molecular methods to address wide-ranging questions existing in biology. He holds joint … regulatory sequences in the human genome. Understanding how variation in regulatory sequences influences human …
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Tanja Woyke and other JGI researchers made their debut … it allows us to highlight hot topics in genomics.” And it makes sense to Woyke why JGI would have this role. “We work … Du Toit, sending her a potential headline, a one-sentence summary, and a list of references they plan to use. After …
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In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great … energy independence in the U.S. Not only does it pair with maize, the dominant source of bioethanol, in crop rotation, …
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… be quietly improving the soil. Penn State researchers Mary Ann Bruns and Terry Bell are digging in to understand how. …
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Researchers looked across many organisms to see that aminotransferase enzymes have … on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are often loosely understood, leaving … hex keys in many different sizes in a toolkit. This makes it possible to process more molecules efficiently, …
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