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National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a network of field research sites designed to collect long-term open … data to better understand how U.S. ecosystems are changing.  Through the  “Facilities Integrating Collaborations … Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in support of DOE missions related to clean energy …

… for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRISPR and CRAGE technologies. While CRISPR …

Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression helps identify variants … to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene expression allowed researchers to identify variations of essential genes in …

… second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate … analyzing the enzymes present in the complex organic matrix of the forest floor, a team of researchers have found that there is a striking division of …

… to summary above^ as well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these … often by starting with identifying the right ingredients. Researchers collaborating across multiple institutions have …

Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat … The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest … at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The team’s research at both the JGI and EMSL was enabled by the …

New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it comes to breaking down a … be impossible.  And yet, little chemical clues left some researchers wondering if perhaps the accepted narrative wasn’t …