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… the JGI’s unpublished microbial genomes, with the expectation that faculty will work with undergraduates in the analysis and publication of the claimed genome sequences. This opportunity, … provided by the Joint Genome Institute, builds upon thousands of microbial genomes that have been sequenced …

… researchers have identified a virus protein tied to carbon cycling.  The Science Through a collaborative effort, … distinct from similar proteins found in archaea, fungi or bacteria. Certain similarities with bacterial counterparts suggest the viral versions of the …

… deep subsurface ecosystem. The Science Altiarchaea are carbon-fixing microbes and targets of multiple viruses in … resist. The battle waged below the Earth’s surface is reconstructed by combining a study of microbial communities … DNA sequences that code for CRISPR systems, which help bacteria resist foreign genetic elements by incorporating …

… Open Green Genomes hits milestone with C. richardii The Science Fern genomes are huge, and … duplications, and even more ancient gene transfers from bacteria have all armed the plant with an array of defense … the fern’s defense-related gene families were snatched from bacteria. The insertion of transposable elements — also …

… environments. He’s been involved in several plant genome projects through the Community Science Program. As a UEC … in fungal genetics and evolution, he helps manage the Bacterial-Fungal Interactions Science Focus Area. He has … sustainability challenges. She’s worked with the JGI on poplar and sorghum projects, specifically for generating …

… about JGI’s  PhycoCosm data portal , an interactive collection of sequenced algal genomes, omics data and comparative analysis tools. Questions and Answers 1.  Q(uestion): Why would your Tree ever … the resources for free. 8.  Q: What makes a successful project? A: Combination of: DOE mission relevance Science …

… Team develops a computational pipeline to sift and characterize RNA virus sequences.  … viruses,” said Simon Roux , a JGI scientist and one of the project co-leads. “But same as DNA viruses, RNA viruses … the world. One expanded group is of viruses associated with bacteria; until now, most of the known RNA viruses have been …

… and seven graduate students from UC Merced through their long standing internship program. In just two months, the … and also made new friends while working on their summer projects. Watch the short video here to see what they had to … “ Exploring the epigenetic basis of pathogenicity in bacteria” Erika Maquiling : “Being a JGI intern means going …

… proposals have been accepted from 70 full submissions based on 92 letters of intent. Additionally, 40 percent … Susannah Tringe, JGI User Programs Deputy. “These new CSP projects accelerate our efforts to characterize … interested in better characterizing the role endosymbiotic bacteria play on mating habits of Mucoromycota fungi, and …

… reveals the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, the Environmental Protection … from a local dry-cleaner. Researchers  identified two bacteria,  Dehalococcoides mccartyi and  Dehalobacter … to analyze the resulting metagenomic data. (Data from the project are available on the  JGI Genome Portal .) The team …