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… Analysis reveals the microbial community involved in a … site. The chemical PCE (perchloroethylene) found its way into the groundwater of several communities in New Mexico via … Program , they were able to analyze the resulting metagenomic data. (Data from the project are available on the  …

… the sex chromosomes of mammals is, for the first time, seen in a plant. The Science Sex in plants can be befuddling. Most … strategy we are far more familiar with: differentiating into male and female sexes. For the first time, the sex … by the NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity Program (DEB-1542509 to S.D., DEB-1542486 to LBS, and DEB-1542599 to M.O.). …

… Bacterial enzymes play second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate forest filled … Institute and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (grid.436923.9), which are DOE Office of Science User …

…   Visualizing a novel, candidate viral genome found in the deep subsurface … researchers described how the viruses repeatedly attempted to infect and destroy the host archaea – and how the  … by combining a study of microbial communities (metagenomics) and a chemical labelling approach. The Impact …

… Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat thought to be too costly for them. The Science Anaerobic fungi, … and a gift from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to MAO. A portion of this research was performed under 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 plant for energy: … DE-AC02–05CH11231 (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), and the Office of Biological and Environmental …

… portal, researchers have identified a virus protein tied to carbon cycling.  The Science Through a collaborative … Lab). Using 5,000 images of crystalized samples cloned and synthesized by the JGI, scientists have begun the … impact on the microbial communities within soil. Using metagenomics, scientists can shed light on hidden components, …

… Knockout experiments showcase potential for engineering bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) led a team that  identified a protein , PtrbHLH011, within poplar involved in plant growth, lignin production, and disease resistance.  The …