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… By characterizing the structure and function of a methylthio-alkane reductase system, researchers … gaseous organic sulfur compounds in the atmosphere.  Beyond bacteria, this enzymatic machinery has potential as an … way from sequencing to functional characterization, and a project like this — an exciting project — we were able to …

… technology to enable improvements in microbial oil production. The Science CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful, high-throughput … help scientists engineer organisms for bioenergy applications. Cas9 needs guide RNA to lead it to the correct sequence … at a genetic level, how does  Y. lipolytica work? The project was a multi-institutional effort led by …

… This webinar focused on how the JGI employs single-molecule, long-read DNA sequences to aid with genome assembly and … analysis of microbial, fungal, and plant research projects.  More recently, these long-reads have been applied … of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in …

… Program was brimming with excitement and determination as they came onsite. From data carpentry to science communications, their … and their JGI mentors are listed below, along with their project focus areas: Undergraduate Interns Andrew Lin and …

… For the last 15 years, Ray Turner has been one constant for the Joint Genome Institute. On July 1, 2020, … at a high level as JGI transitioned from the Human Genome Project to gaining momentum as a national user facility. He … of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in …

… prokaryotes. The Science Most organisms use oxygen to convert food into energy. However, in environments with little or no oxygen, life had found other ways … than 400 cultured rumen prokaryotes from the  Hungate1000 project . They also used the tool to predict possible …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great science that will help … and published in the journal Science . At the time, the project was co-led by Daniel Rokhsar, head of the JGI’s …

… Large-scale comparative analysis leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel secondary metabolites for multiple applications. The planet’s … of Bacteria and Archaea (GEBA) initiative. “This project has helped to define the current shape of the …

… The  National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a network of field research sites designed to collect … assignable assets program. Q: For a NEON Assignable Assets project, does the data produced become public as well? A:  … of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in …

… reveals the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency declared the North Railroad … to analyze the resulting metagenomic data. (Data from the project are available on the  JGI Genome Portal .) The team …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its reproductive machinery The Science To better … genome (Rm ATCC 52813) as part of the 1000 Fungal Genomes project. As reported in the November 29, 2017 issue of … This research was supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of …

… Leveraging massive comparative genomics to decode millions of mystery genes and lay a future-ready foundation     Over the past billion years, fungi have spread … of scientists. Initiatives like our 1000 Fungal Genomes Project established crucial phylogenetic frameworks spanning …