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… fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science.” Less than 6,200 researchers working in 21 … Susannah Tringe Tanja Woyke Below are a few projects each of these researchers were involved in, reported on over the …

… Kumar Gautam, Gareth Gillard, Audrey Goeckner, Jennifer Goff, Sarah Gonzalez Henao, Yang Hai, Julia G. Harenčár, … accepted proposals.  The New Investigator call , part of our  Community Science Program , allows us to work and … these researchers will harness capabilities including metagenomics, metatranscriptomics and genome assembly to …

… early Earth conditions. The Science Through a combination of sequencing tools and techniques applied to samples … discovered and characterized a novel phylum-level lineage of archaea with at least two major subgroups dubbed … is thought to have played a key role in the development of life on Earth; the iron-oxide microbial mats at …

… and researchers more about the patterns and functions of environmental microbes. Researchers can use the tool to correlate protein annotations with ratios of DNA sequence fragments from the ecosystems. Selecting a … The Impact The initial analysis highlights abundances of gene annotations that provide insights into the nutrients …

… from the other JGI Portals, as well. “For thousands of scientists around the world, the JGI Genome Portal is a critical resource — it provides access to all of JGI’s genomic databases and tools,” noted  Kjiersten Fagnan , JGI’s Chief Informatics Officer. JGI’s Portals, including Phytozome , IMG , GOLD , …

… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science … Shiitake mushrooms get their name from the same place they often source their nutrients — the shii tree, a Japanese relative of the oak. These fungi are part of the genus Lentinula, …

… from their summer experiences at the JGI Berkeley Lab offers a variety of programs to help inspire and train the next generation of STEM professionals. Students can apply for internships …

… . The Science Most species are diploids and have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In contrast, many crops have multiple sets of chromosomes (they are “polyploid”) and their complex … to sequence and assemble, in turn limiting the use of modern, genomic breeding in these crops. For diploid …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … than even carbon dioxide. The EPA attributes one-fifth of all methane emissions to livestock and roughly one-third …

… A collaborative team led by Hao Tan from the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China and involving Francis … in France and Igor Grigoriev from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office … the team’s work. Morels are economically, culturally, and ecologically important fungi, widely prized as a culinary …

… to sift and characterize RNA virus sequences.  A zoo once offered a coloring book featuring polar bears in winter scenes that came with crayons in various shades of white. To researchers searching for sequences of RNA viruses in large data sets, their work may be akin to …

… communities than ever before — especially with the prospect of meta-analyses boosted by AI and Machine Learning — JGI … communities. By pairing RNA or DNA sequencing with tracings of stable, heavy isotopes, SIP allows researchers to go … this was the first workshop of its kind on SIP metagenomics,” Malmstrom said.  Increasingly, efforts like these …