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… a team has comprehensively described host-virus dynamics in a microbial mat. The Science In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among … virus in 34 hosts or 26 percent of the single cells. Metagenomics sequencing then allowed the team to ask, for the 34 …

… High-throughput stable isotope probing helps ID novel interactions between bacteria and fungi The Science … automated aspects of a commonly-used process for studying microbial communities, with results published in the  … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute ( https://ror.org/04xm1d337 ), a DOE …

… Newly developed chemiluminescent biosensors shed light on how bacteria function and … diverse environments. The Science Cyclic di-GMP (Guanine Monophosphate) is found in nearly all types of bacteria and interacts with cell … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute is supported by the Office of Science …

… Uncovering associations between plant roots and fungi that can help … analysis identified fungal gene families that help determine if these fungi act as friends or foes. The Impact … communities comprised of fungi and bacteria can thrive in plant roots. They play key roles in maintaining the …

… a wildfire. The Science After a wildfire burns, recovery begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi process carbon and nitrogen, paving the way for future plants and trees to grow. However, … was performed at the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s Genomics Shared Resource, which is supported by the Cancer …

… change with the seasons. The Science Light-harvesting bacteria (phototrophs) in Antarctica’s Ace Lake defy the norm when it comes to nutrient cycling in polar regions. While microbial populations in other … 4031). The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression helps identify variants in yeast genes. The Science Scientists have developed a more nuanced library approach to tuning gene expression in metabolic pathways. Compared to the … Foundation, and the JGI Synthesis Program under FP00005685. In addition, M.D. acknowledges funding from a National …

…   To understand virus-host dynamics, computation helps fill in what cultivation can’t. The Science At first, viruses are merely toolkits. To do anything, they must find a host, and not just any host will do. It must be a … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (https://ror.org/04xm1d337), a DOE …

… second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate forest filled with Norway spruce trees, and … can break down plant fibers. But are they both actually doing the job? By analyzing the enzymes present in the complex …

… to summary above^ as well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these algae in a container with access to sunlight, water and carbon … was supported by the Bioenergy Technology Office (BETO) within the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency …

…   Visualizing a novel, candidate viral genome found in the deep subsurface ecosystem. The Science Altiarchaea … by combining a study of microbial communities (metagenomics) and a chemical labelling approach. The Impact … This work received funding by the Alfred P. Sloan foundation (grant number …

… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have discovered flagella in an unexpected place: hot spring-dwelling bacteria from the phylum C hloroflexota . … ) conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (https://ror.org/04xm1d337), a DOE …