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… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have discovered flagella in an unexpected place: hot spring-dwelling bacteria from … so.  In addition, scientists noted that the bacteria have enzymes to synthesize or degrade plant hormones, meaning its …

The Metagenome Program uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work encompasses … viruses and mobile genetic elements. Beyond exploring and characterizing microbial diversity, work in the …

… to summary above^ as well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these algae in a … of several transcription factor regulating genes and enzymes that can modify composition of algal lipids. This …

Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea vents hold vast potential for …   The Science Hydrothermal vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. … in extreme environments. They also produce a range of novel enzymes and other biomolecules that could potentially be …

A group led by JGI scientists have made strides in improving and applying a method that allows researchers to quickly … engineered root bacteria  Pseudomonas  and Ralstonia with enzymes that make phosphate bioavailable for plants. When …

Igor Grigoriev from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User … to terrestrial habitats. The work is part of the JGI’s 1000 Fungal Genomes Project, which aims to provide genomic … mean that the flagellum was retained in some terrestrial fungal lineages for an extended period of time, which would …

By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights into how these ocean … has some amazing resources and people — not just the instrumentation — but the experts we were able to work with on …

… highlights notable research and scientific collaborations in 2018. The cover is an image of Mono Lake, a saline soda lake east of California’s Yosemite National Park, … arsenic mobility and to better understand their roles in the global sulfur cycle. Copies are available online – …

… their 2019 list of Highly Cited Researchers , which includes 10 affiliated with the JGI . The 2019 list focused … to: Project Manager Kerrie Barry, Cross-Field Category Fungal and Algal Program head Igor Grigoriev , Plant & … that presented the first large analysis of an Aspergillus fungal subgroup, section Nigri. Aspergillus fungi play …

… gas, regulate Earth’s climate. Most methane is produced in environments without oxygen through a process called … Methanogenic microorganisms therefore play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, and are of significant interest … methane, so to speak. These organisms basically need two enzymes.” These microbes are specialized to use very …