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… oust resident tiny algae. The cold polar oceans give rise to some of the largest food webs on Earth. And at their base … properties,” said study coauthor Igor Grigoriev , JGI Fungal & Algal Program Head. “But still, there are no … and prokaryotic communities could alter the global carbon cycle, the rates at which carbon globally is fixed and …

… that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great science that will help solve energy and … for anaerobic fungi . Eventually, it’s possible that fungal communities — or enzymes from fungal communities — could pave the way for many different …

Methane Metabolism. Methane-producing archaea are estimated to produce 500 million tons of methane a year, which is over half the total global … to have a substantial influence on the global carbon cycle. All methanogenic archaea use one of three pathways …

… fungi are part of the genus Lentinula, which have evolved to decompose hardwoods on every continent besides Europe and … samples, this study also tracks the enzymes these fungi use to break down wood, and compares genetic diversity between … Additionally, these fungi play a role in the global  carbon cycle . As decayers, Lentinula fungi access carbon …

… poplar trees and their microbial partners. The Science To help better understand how ecosystems work and how … outlined in  Scientific Data connects molecular features to large ecosystem-level processes for the first time. By … soil chemistry offers insights into how these ecosystems cycle nutrients like nitrogen and carbon, as well as …

… at least 15 zealexins, they suspect there are even more to find. Zealexins are produced in every corn variety and protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that … to home in on precise biosynthetic enzymes elicited by fungal infection. They analyzed differences among mutant …

Research Institute, the 2025 NeLLi Symposium delves into the most recent expansions of the Tree of Life and latest discoveries toward the evolution of cellular complexity and microbial … and the function of candidate lineages in biogeochemical cycles and beyond, as well as microbial symbioses. We aim to …

… environments? (Spoiler: Yes.) Think of cells as tiny factories: within their walls they have both the machinery to make products such as proteins, and the mechanisms for maintenance to keep processes running smoothly. As reported August 26, …

Metagenome-assembled archaeal genomes provide new insights into an ancient metabolism. Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 … atmosphere and regulating the global climate for life to flourish. For Guillaume Borrel and Simonetta Gribaldo of … datasets from a variety of environments, as well as tools for analysis. “There is evidence that methanogenesis …

The Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) seen above is home to the DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI). Researchers from … capabilities, large-scale data, and professional expertise to support the global research community in studies of … and environmental systems. We optimize our service to the community through responsibly managing our people and …

… marine microbes and by extension, the ocean’s capacity to act as a carbon sink. Summary As global temperatures … a series of geographic coordinates which go from coastal to open ocean waters. Between 2010 and 2016, Hallam and his … oceans on the microbial populations and the global carbon cycle. Tracking large-scale marine events such as The Blob …

… are abundant and yet exceptionally small, with mini genomes to match. As a result, they cannot process all of the chemicals they need to survive. To fill in their nutrient gaps, they must latch … there is a vast ecosystem connected to the global carbon cycle. Archaea are key players in this deep biosphere. They …