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… 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 … be the first publicly available, river-focused microbial resource that provides information at multiple scales from …

… to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae. The Science Interested in the genomes of algae? You now have one … They play key roles in global carbon cycling, are sources of natural products, and have potential as biofuel … tools created by JGI researchers, including the Integrated Microbial Genomes and Microbiomes (IMG/M) system for …

… it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays ) produces a plethora of … corn variety and protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that maize … buck. The research team reports that transferring just four genes encoding these enzymes to another plant, such as  …

… approach to genome recovery from metagenomes. The Science Through the JGI’s Emerging Technologies Opportunity … genomes, particularly from incredibly complex soil microbial communities, is crucial to understanding how these … with >90% completeness. These results, noted JGI User Programs Deputy Susannah Tringe , suggest that extracting …

… hook” single-cell genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the most vital pieces of equipment for fly … characteristics. When they tested the screen method on a microbial community from geothermal hot springs, they … enzyme activity assay. The work was  reported in  The ISME Journal . While the screen caught several microbes from known …

… Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea vents hold vast potential for bioenergy.   The Science Hydrothermal vents are ocean-floor openings in the … (IMG/M) portal. The study,  published in the  Microbiome journal, broadens our understanding of the unique …

… allows microbes to adapt to changing environments. The Science The first step in the deadly dance between a virus and microbial cell is an embrace. For a virus with a “head-tail” … who led the research team and is the head of the Viral Genomics group at the JGI, thinks that if you’re a virus or …

… they are symbionts and not free-living organisms. The Science Researchers employed multiple microbiology and … cycle. The JGI is sequencing large numbers of microbes and microbial communities that contribute to carbon cycling, and … host cells. In the  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a team led by Rick Cavicchioli at the University …

… terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus to the flavor … between the two species. The work was reported in the journal Heredity . In order to understand the gene expression … and abiotic stress responses. Overall, this study improves our understanding of the terpene synthase gene family and …

… the development of the comparative analysis platforms for microbial genomes and metagenomes (IMG). He became the Metagenomics Program head in 2010 and has the combined Microbial … on Microbiome Research with an emphasis on Microbiome Data Science. His group is developing novel methods for enabling …

… broadens understanding of Antarctic biogeography. The Science Haloarchaea flourish in hypersaline environments, and researchers are … adapt from marine to hypersaline conditions by studying the microbial communities in Antarctic lakes, some of which have … Research Council (DP150100244) and the Australian Antarctic Science program (project 4031). The work conducted by the US …