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… The JGI is eager to work and share our tools with a widening circle of researchers. The JGI is eager to work and share our tools with a widening circle of researchers. That’s why twice each year we look for novel … National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in support of DOE missions related to clean energy generation …

… user engagement. The Science In addition to the core set of "primary metabolites"—chemical compounds shared by most living creatures for energy, growth and reproduction—most organisms produce a set of … environment. Many secondary metabolites are produced by groups of genes known as biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs.) As …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its reproductive machinery The Science To better understand how beneficial organisms (symbionts) are transmitted between … The work sheds light on a poorly understood group of oleaginous or oil-producing fungi, and the impact this …

… chemical factories. They hold genetic blueprints for dozens of complex compounds, but stay largely dormant under … of mSystems , scientists found that adding salt to the growth medium caused Streptomyces coelicolor to activate … a drastic metabolic shift. The net effect is coordinated upregulation of energy production, biosynthetic precursor …

… openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too deep in the sea to get any sunlight, and yet they still support a unique array of microorganisms adapted to living in extreme conditions. … OCE-2049478 and DBI-2047598 to K.A. We thank the Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (Community Science Program …

… Newly developed chemiluminescent biosensors shed light on how … di-GMP (Guanine Monophosphate) is found in nearly all types of bacteria and interacts with cell signaling networks that … biofilm formation, which affects a number of environments, including plants, soil, and the gut. To better understand …

… look at the soil microbes present a year after a wildfire. The Science After a wildfire burns, recovery … begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi process carbon and nitrogen, … The Impact Healthy forests store carbon, filter water, and support all kinds of plants and animals, but with climate …

… library approach to tuning gene expression in metabolic pathways. Compared to the traditional way, which leverages an … to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene … to sustainable pathways for making high-value bioproducts including biofuels. In addition, the team says that this …

… Database provides details on river microbes in 90% of US continental watersheds. The Science In a recent Nature paper , researchers describe a dataset of microbial genomes sampled from rivers covering 90% of the … This work was partially supported by awards from US Department of Energy (DOE) Office …

… P. psychrophila genes drive resilience when salinity fluctuates. The Science The Arctic microalga … ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 30% in terms of quantity and thickness. Replacing older, thicker ice with … moved to a lower-salinity environment with how a control group responded when moved to an environment of comparable …

… Knockout experiments showcase potential for engineering bioenergy crops The Science … lignin production, and disease resistance.  The Impact With increased lignin and iron, engineered poplar can be used to … Described as the “DOE Tree,” poplar is considered one of the  Flagship Plants for the U.S. Department of Energy …