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… discovered more than 6,000 mitochondrial sequences previously unrecognized within existing public databases and … that carry them were strikingly different in both size and organization: Mitochondrial genome size and structure varied … search environmental data, they developed a two-stage metagenomic detection pipeline: First, they scanned over 26,000 …

… Along the way, they’ve encountered surprises, adopted new technologies, and made a few discoveries about the microbial mat denizens.  …

… novel research projects from PIs who have not led any previously accepted proposals.  The New Investigator call , part … will investigate a diverse array of projects, including the genomic dynamics of biofuel-producing fungi, the effects of … November 2025 review. You can also find more information about the JGI’s  various proposal calls here. …

… 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 …

… the genome. Many plant pathogens such as the fungi that cause poplar leaf rust, are rich in transposons, which may … the need for a more comprehensive exploration of genomic DNA modifications (epigenome).  In  Nature Ecology & … methyltransferase (MTase) variants. Using new sequencing technologies for producing both reference genomes and …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… Lab Automation, and Administration departments. He previously served as JGI’s Business Manager from 2007 to 2012, overseeing all financial … Prior to his tenure with Berkeley Lab, he served in the US Navy for 6 years as a submarine electrician and a … and planning related to the JGI’s infrastructure and business functions. He acts as a resource and provides advice …

… 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 …

… 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  …