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… single-cell genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the most vital pieces of equipment for fly fishing is … designed to attract specific catches. A similar technique has been developed by researchers led by Tanja Woyke at the … spectrometry-based enzyme activity assay. The work was  reported in  The ISME Journal . While the screen caught …

… data from the 1000 Fungal Genomes project to form new connections between fungal guilds, genes and function. If a … to tree health and carbon storage — skills that matter increasingly as the climate warms. However, these are complicated … said, the 1000 Fungal Genomes project, together with other CSP projects, had sequenced over 2,000 fungal genomes. The …

… help improve crop yields.  The Science The fire moss Ceratodon purpureus is a short plant with a complex genome . Now, … a single set of chromosomes, are available. The genome assemblies highlight the multiple advances in sequencing … Carey, now at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, reported that high quality genome references are now …

… This webinar focused on how the JGI employs single-molecule, long-read DNA sequences to aid with genome assembly and transcriptome analysis of microbial, fungal, … deeply are metagenomes sequenced? A:  For the next call ( CSP New Investigator ), up to 4 long-reads (PacBio) …

… Using a novel computational approach, researchers confirm microbial diversity is … ever. Imagine researchers exploring a dark room with a flashlight, only able to clearly identify what falls within … a novel approach to better understand microbial communities by looking at protein function within them. The work was led …

… As warm-adapted microbes edge polewards, they’d oust … polar oceans give rise to some of the largest food webs on Earth. And at their base are microscopic, photosynthetic … warmer waters, including the tropics, tend to be dominated by prokaryotes (microorganisms without a defined nucleus). …

… Trained on environmental data, a new JGI tool more accurately … the intricate details of life’s genetic blueprint has long been a significant challenge in genomics. Enter … DNA sequences mimicking an array of microbial life. By leveraging massive user-generated datasets at the JGI …

… Team develops a computational pipeline to sift and characterize RNA virus sequences.  … samples around the world, resulting in a five-fold increase of RNA virus diversity. “The world of viruses around us … and Koonin both noted that other research in parallel has reported similar “dramatic expansions” of the global RNA …

… Genome Institute hosted several UC Merced students this past summer. This year’s cohort for the JGI-UC Merced … Program was brimming with excitement and determination as they came onsite. From data carpentry to science … their schedules were filled with trainings that they later reported were incredibly valuable to their careers going …

… Since 2018, Mr. Wilson has served as the Systems Engineering Group lead.   The group … Engineer where he added structure and process to the group by developing SOPs for instrument maintenance and operation. … Education …

… genus Lentinula, which have evolved to decompose hardwoods on every continent besides Europe and Antarctica. A  new … By complete sequencing of 24 new mushroom genomes, and assembling genomes from 60 existing sequences, this work … sequencing were enabled by the Community Science Program (CSP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome …

… strategic plan outlines how the JGI will advance the bioeconomy, leveraging partnerships to advance foundational … Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) has released its newest 5-Year Strategic Plan: Innovating …