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… A team has optimized a crucial part of CRISPR-Cas9 technology … to enable improvements in microbial oil production. The Science CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful, high-throughput … goal of producing sustainable fuels from alternative sources. Moreover, the team says the approach they used to …

… and which has been applied to a wide range of JGI user science projects spanning bacteria, fungi, and plants. His team is also developing single-nuclei sequencing … plant tissues. Dr. Baumgart focuses on expanding functional genomics capabilities through process automation and method …

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… and DNA Day on April 25. As both Earth and DNA are close to our JGI hearts, we’re highlighting genomic science research that feels especially relevant to living on … graduate student working with  Susannah Tringe , JGI’s User Programs deputy and head of the Microbial Systems group …

… terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus to the flavor of wine, terpenes are ubiquitous. A diverse group of plant-produced organic compounds, terpenes play key roles in … between the two species. The work was reported in the journal Heredity . In order to understand the gene expression …

… The IAC is chartered by the JGI Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) and reports to the … management and strategic objectives for the JGI’s data science, informatics and information technology (IT) …

… networks in the model fungus  Neurospora crassa . The Science A team led by researchers at the University of … and decide on the order in which this fungus breaks down plant cell wall materials including lignin, cellulose and … importantly, when faced with a veritable buffet of carbon sources, these fungi detect which complex chains are …

… has begun to the June dedication event of the Integrative Genomics Building—the new home of the JGI and KBase in the … — A Vision for Integrative and Collaborative Genome Science , the culmination of an eight-month intensive … and incubation process. “JGI’s ‘vision’ is truly a tour de force,” said Mary Maxon, Biosciences Associate …

… it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays ) produces a plethora of … of chemicals called terpenes. Terpenes are important in plant growth, defense, and environmental interactions, and … buck. The research team reports that transferring just four genes encoding these enzymes to another plant, such as  …

… Since 2019 Dr. Blaby heads the DNA synthesis platform at the Joint Genome Institute, where … analysis for synthetic biology and functional genomics. Prior to joining the JGI, he was a group lead at … B.Sc. (HONS) – University of Wales, Cardiff, Genetics Ph.D. – University of …

… bioeconomy, leveraging partnerships to advance foundational science, creating opportunities for the global research … has released its newest 5-Year Strategic Plan: Innovating Genomics to Serve the Changing Planet (download a copy at … and stimulate a bioeconomy, where renewable, biological resources drive processes, products, and services.  Advancing …

… the cotton fields look like popcorn is literally growing on plants, with fluffy white bolls bursting out of the green … underscores its value and importance in the fabric of our lives. In the United States, cotton production centers … Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National …