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The Sequencing Technologies Group applies cutting edge molecular capabilities and state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing to enable biological discovery by the JGI and external …

Science Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) are genetic entities that seek to replicate themselves and spread from cell to … forms of MGEs are viruses and plasmids. They can be found in virtually all of Earth’s ecosystems. A software tool  … the interactions that happen between tiny organisms (microbes) located in soils and water. MGEs like viruses and …

Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea vents hold vast potential for … vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too deep … This means they hold clues for understanding how life thrives in extreme environments. They also produce a range …

High-throughput stable isotope probing helps ID novel interactions between bacteria and fungi … it. The isotopes are incorporated into the DNA of specific microbes who consume the labeled food or water. Later, their … which limits the size and complexity of research studies that use SIP. Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National …

Scientists find bee gut microbes have a division of labor when it comes … honey bee and bumblebee gut microbiomes. Researchers found that pollen’s pectin and hemicellulose are degraded mainly …

In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable … that while the 8X variety was found in multiple states and environments, the 4X variety was more of a specialist. The …

In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable … the dispersed oil.   Terry Hazen on Oceanospirillales microbes   Terry Hazen Perspective on the Deepwater Horizon …