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… in soil health through nitrogen-fixation and holds clues for maximizing soybean, the common bean’s close relative, as … itself.” The original reference genome yielded what are now widely-used molecular markers, and slow-darkening has … and have a longer shelf-life — up to four years. Work is now underway to transfer the trait into other classes of …
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… (UEC) represents the JGI user community and is responsible for providing input and advice on JGI policies and practices … JGI at any time in the past two fiscal years is eligible for election to the UEC. Members serve three-year terms and … terms. In September, the JGI launched a solicitation for nominations for three additional positions on the UEC. …
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… projects. Through the Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science (FICUS) program, two Department of Energy … DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI)—have selected 11 proposals for support from 53 received through a joint research call. … mutant library in Chlamy, as the alga is colloquially known by researchers. A missing gene from this mutant library …
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… an all-or-nothing approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the … transferable to other systems, expanding the technologies available for other JGI users outside the realm of bioenergy …
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… staff in the Integrative Genomics Building in Berkeley, California. Our location at the IGB fosters team science and … with partner organizations such as the DOE Systems Biology Knowledgebase and the National Microbiome Data Collective. …
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… room with a flashlight, only able to clearly identify what falls within that single beam. When it comes to microbial … unable to see beyond the beam — worse, they didn’t even know how big the room is. A new study published online Oct. … microbiome datasets, all accessible through the publicly available Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes …
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… of members. Each of the researchers had particular reasons for wanting to serve on the UEC. Hatzenpichler, who studies … systems, noted that she would like to help advance JGI efforts aimed at “understanding complex communities and … with the user community and communicating their suggestions for technical capabilities and services to JGI.” The UEC …
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… and cyanobacteria create the air we breathe and the fuel for food webs as they turn carbon dioxide and water into … site that we found in the crystal structure, as far as we know, is a type of metallic protein that no one’s ever had a … experiments. In a project led by Blaby, through what is now the Community Science Program Functional Genomics …
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… often tedious and resource intensive. This is often due to, for example, tight regulation of biosynthetic gene clusters … and computing resources needed to predict BGCs from available genome sequences. The DOE Joint Genome Institute … that address these issues. Check the scientific program for relevant posters. …
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… to the proposers of the 19 proposals selected for the 2023 Community Science Program call of the U.S. … questions relevant to the DOE mission, and we look forward to facilitating their success. “ The CSP Annual Call … interactions, understanding natural communities important for carbon storage, nutrient cycling, and climate change; …
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Research yields a comprehensive tree and soil dataset for understanding the dynamic relationship between poplar … ) trees, as well as the soil surrounding their roots (known as the rhizosphere), researchers hope this massive and … a biofuel feedstock. Public accessibility to the data made available through this multidisciplinary approach allows …
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… served as the primary storyteller and social media manager for the JGI. She produced both text-based and multimedia … She is also involved in the JGI’s community outreach efforts. Ms. Ballon has a degree in molecular biology & … … The Manager of Communications & Outreach is responsible for sustaining the integrity of the JGI brand through an …
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