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… and DNA are close to our JGI hearts, we’re highlighting genomic science research that feels especially relevant to … for Audio   ALISON:  Hey! I’m Alison Takemura at the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, or JGI.  Two … meetings were still a thing, i.e. in January. She talked about her  Community Science Project proposal with JGI, in …

… A “bait and hook” single-cell genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … and unknown. The challenge remains to learn more about what microbes are present in any given …

… a new methodology, scientists are now getting more complete genomic results from single cells. The Science Studying the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the microbiome of the earth, but … To access the genomes of uncultured  microbes , scientists usually employ two different methods; shotgun metagenomic …

… the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from potential users who need help translating genomic information into biological function. Through our …

… and the Molecular Foundry (TMF) for their collaborative user program. The portfolio of research proposals integrates genomics with nanoscale science, all aimed at accelerating … discoveries and developing transformative bio-based technologies involving critical minerals and materials. The …

… well as the evolution of seed plants, the fern’s distant cousin. Ceratopteris richardii, or C-fern, specifically has … undeniable power of plants, and the lessons they can teach us, are why the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome … of plant-based biofuels and bioproducts. ( Learn more about OGG in  this episode of to the JGI podcast Genome …

… they need to survive. To fill in their nutrient gaps, they must latch onto a larger host — often, a fellow archaeal … interactions are difficult to study in the lab. Metagenomics provides new views of these relationships.  … cycling across the planet. Summary To understand more about how archaeal hosts and hitchhikers coexist, …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of … that is transferable to other systems, expanding the technologies available for other JGI users outside the realm of bioenergy optimization. Summary Life is all about balance. This study,  recently published in the  …

… amount of biomass which could then be converted into sustainable biofuels . For its importance to the DOE mission, … At the 2021 JGI Annual Meeting, David Lowry talked about a multi-year study his student conducted involving … and environments. The long-term investments in both the genomics and gardens are helping these shrubby grasses …

… the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from reseachers who translate genomic … Tapping into these functions allows researchers to use them for engineering applications in support of … that could ultimately enable new or more efficient biotechnologies.  Below find a list of the nine researchers …