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… resources to build up Sphagnum as a plant model system focused on carbon cycling studies, rather than for food or fuel … decomposed matter, and researchers estimate that they hold about 25 percent of the world’s soil carbon. In high … the University of Konstanz and the University of Vienna  reported recovering draft metagenome-assembled genomes for …

… analysis leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel secondary metabolites for multiple … in a wide range of research fields. A public repository of 52,515 microbial draft genomes generated from environmental … she said. Listen to study co-author Dan Udwary talk about genome mining using the GEM catalog in  this episode …

… part of the DOE JGI’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the sciences, among the interns were two … groups, respectively. Each of the interns spoke briefly about their time at the JGI at … Merced Genomics Distinguished Graduate Internship Program, Susannah Tringe and Axel Visel hosted Imelda Forteza and …

… in mammals: a structure that helps correct deleterious mutations. The Impact Shrub willow and its close relative  Populus trichocarpa,  or the poplar tree, are potential biofuel … by the NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity Program (DEB-1542509 to S.D., DEB-1542486 to LBS, and DEB-1542599 to M.O.). …

… combo helps further demystify biosynthetic gene clusters.  The Science Microbial secondary metabolites, those … and other industries — yet there’s still so much about them we don’t know.  Unlocking the power of secondary … in overcoming this obstacle when it hit the scene in 2019. Now, that power is poised to grow exponentially by …

The Impact Traditional methods for breaking down biomass use aerobic methods (those using oxygen) to remove lignin and transform the remaining … Research of the U.S. Department of Energy grant DE-SC0020420 (MAO), Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of … the realm of bioenergy optimization. Summary Life is all about balance. This study,  recently published in the  … User Facility, is supported under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. …

Paropkari, Vicente Ramirez and Rhondene Wint had summer 2018 internships in Walnut Creek. The students’ research … so nice and helpful.”     Mo Kaze, UC Merced JGI Mentor : Susannah Tringe, Microbial Systems Group “Everyone here is very kind and really open to talking about their work. It’s fun to be around people who are …

Management Group, attended a conference in Florida to discuss a JGI pilot project involving soil sampling in the … the next generation of scientists. She shares her thoughts about the experience below. In the summer of 2018, Jonathan Benskin was preparing to teach a second year …

… a potential biofuel feedstock.     The Science The fungus  Mortierella elongata enjoys a dual lifestyle; it can … were striking. Adding PM193 caused poplar cuttings to grow about 30 percent larger by dry weight than without PM193  . … is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 for the DOE. The work conducted by the DOE Joint …

… be single bacterial cells, visible to the naked eye. The unusual size is notable because bacteria aren’t usually … in Complex Systems (LRC) in Menlo Park, Calif. In the June 24, 2022, issue of the journal Science, Volland and … explained. “This kind of discovery opens new questions about bacterial morphotypes that have never been studied …