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… To put this evolutionary timescale in perspective, the genus Aspergillus has been evolving for 82 million years, making it nearly … and yeasts, outnumber their ancient relatives by nearly 10 to one in sequenced collections. Yet the early-diverging … of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… targeted genomic approach would allow researchers to focus on specific microbes within metagenome samples and … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … , combines multiple techniques and was demonstrated using a specific group of marine bacteria called “Vis6” that …

… to terrestrial life paves the way for innovations in sustainable agriculture and clean energy. These evolutionary … in marginal lands and with minimal resources. Enabling the use of non-arable land for biomass production — that can be … for three strains of  Zygnema circumcarinatum . Published  May 2024 in  Nature Genetics by an international research …

… CheckV can help researchers assess virus sequence fragments and data quality. The Science Through … that have integrated into the host genome, these sequences may be tainted by the presence of non-viral genes. Up to … Additionally, CheckV was able to identify just over 17,000 contiguous sequences (contigs) of proviruses flanked …

… different lifestyles. The Science The bacterium SAR324 is unusually cosmopolitan. In the ocean’s North Pacific … surface, to the blue-lit twilight zone, to the continuous pressure of the dark abyss, 4000 m (2.5 miles) deep. … Boeuf and colleagues set sail on research cruises in 2015 and 2016. At Station ALOHA , site of the 30-years-long …

… a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays ) produces a plethora of antibiotics called zealexins. Even though scientists have identified at least 15 zealexins, they suspect there are even more to find. …

… In a special issue of mSystems , out May 14, 2019, JGI researchers are among the authors who offer … method of traditional shotgun metagenomics. One approach uses fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) to sort … of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus to the flavor of wine, terpenes are ubiquitous. A diverse … tissues of C. citriodora . From these samples, a total of 127 TPS loci were found, many of which had high sequence … of the evolution and selection of this gene family may help researchers manipulate TPS genes to increase …

… bacterial interactions with animals and plants, or cause metal corrosion in oil pipes. Scientists have tried to … in cellulose production in microbes, these biosensors may eventually lead to ways to improve cellulose-based … There are two main types of luciferase-based biosensors: 1) complementation of split luciferase (CSL) and, 2) …

… down potential biomass sources in ways we are only just beginning to understand. A better understanding of rumen … as well as efficient engineering of biofuels. Since 2010, the JGI has partnered with researchers around the world … inhibit microbial methane production. Another effort is in using microbial understanding to formulate a vaccine for …

… crop yields.  The Science The fire moss Ceratodon purpureus is a short plant with a complex genome . Now, … pathways could lead to the discovery of genes that could be used for multiple biotechnological applications. These … yield. Conversely, some crops such as bioenergy sorghum may need sterile males; plant breeding experiments could be …