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… warm-adapted microbes edge polewards, they’d oust resident tiny algae. The cold polar oceans give rise to some of the … beneficial findings, like antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, and novel enzymes that function at low temperature.” said Katrin Schmidt, co-lead … computational analysis that enable systems-based scientific approaches to these challenges.  DOE’s Office of Science is …

… The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) is committed to advancing the field of genomics through open access to resources and promoting data … are requested to be held until a specified date, or the publication date, whichever comes first. For nearly 40 …

… Researchers looked across many organisms to see that aminotransferase enzymes have evolved mix-and-match … This research team combined computational and experimental approaches to look at how this enzyme family evolved across … the JGI provided DNA synthesis capabilities to enable functional testing of these enzymes. Yasuo Yoshikuni, head …

… Do metabolic pathways from engineered yeasts still work in cell-free environments? (Spoiler: Yes.) Think of cells as … efforts to further develop sustainable alternative approaches for manufacturing bioproducts and biofuels . This … computational analysis that enable systems-based scientific approaches to these challenges.  DOE’s Office of Science is …

… Take a virtual tour of the IGB, home of the DOE Joint Genome Institute. To navigate virtual tours of each floor, click … to advancing the frontiers of environmental and energy genomics.  For more information about the science depicted, …

… Originally conceived as a UC Merced graduate student summer research experience at the JGI, the Genomics Internship Program soon expanded to include undergraduate …

… Mr. Schmutz’s involvement with the JGI dates back to 1997, when he was … Plant Program, focusing on the organization of community driven science for JGI Plant Flagship Genomes and DOE relevant cellulosic feedstocks. He provides scientific project … to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …