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… .) This plan aligns the DOE Office of Science user facility with broader national efforts to promote and … of biological systems. The JGI strategic plan lays out how users and the global research community will bridge … support of our goals,” said Mouncey. “Creating transparency about our efforts is critical for enabling complementary and …

… walls, while brown rot cannot break down the lignin but use cellulose. Finally, there are soil saprotrophs, which degrade plant detritus. Despite the different modes of nutrition, many of these … in moving toward functional genomics studies to learn more about the inner workings of plant-host and …

… be single bacterial cells, visible to the naked eye. The unusual size is notable because bacteria aren’t usually … explained. “This kind of discovery opens new questions about bacterial morphotypes that have never been studied … were plentiful in the single cells. The team learned about the cell’s genomic complexity. As Volland noted, “The …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of … of essential genes in metabolic networks that were missed using traditional approaches. This novel form of … the realm of bioenergy optimization. Summary Life is all about balance. This study,  recently published in the  …

We know all kinds of things about plastic – except, how to break it down for recycling. …

… so nice and helpful.”     Mo Kaze, UC Merced JGI Mentor : Susannah Tringe, Microbial Systems Group “Everyone here is very kind and really open to talking about their work. It’s fun to be around people who are generous with their time and like nerding out about the big stuff, well, the little stuff! People hold …

… amount of biomass which could then be converted into sustainable biofuels . For its importance to the DOE mission, … productivity across 1,100 miles and eight states. In 2021, using switchgrass samples from these gardens, a team led by … At the 2021 JGI Annual Meeting, David Lowry talked about a multi-year study his student conducted involving …

… a potential biofuel feedstock.     The Science The fungus  Mortierella elongata enjoys a dual lifestyle; it can … were striking. Adding PM193 caused poplar cuttings to grow about 30 percent larger by dry weight than without PM193  . By contrast, using a different …

… a JGI Engagement: Accessing Resources at Multiple DOE User Facilities with a Single Proposal webinar, inviting … Guest speaker Michelle O’Malley of UC Santa Barbara talked about how her approved FICUS proposals have helped advance her research. Learn more  here about the “Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User …