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… the slightly murky waters in the tube look like a scoop of stormwater, complete with leaves, debris, and even … visible to the naked eye. The unusual size is notable because bacteria aren’t usually visible without the assistance … with joint appointments at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science …
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Over the last year, we’ve been revisiting a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … of years evolving tactics against potential threats. “Because plants can’t run away, they’ve evolved these really … To get to that point, industrial facilities will need large-scale approaches to processing plant biomass. Here, …
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… fill in what cultivation can’t. The Science At first, viruses are merely toolkits. To do anything, they must find a … With metagenomic sequencing, researchers have found more of these viruses than ever before, in all kinds of … at the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility at Lawrence Berkeley …
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JGI is in the process of shifting its operations from Walnut Creek to the heart of … asked to “KonMari” their spaces, a decluttering method focused on keeping only items that bring joy (and are necessary … … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence …
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Massie S. Ballon is the Communications and Outreach Manager at the JGI. Prior to this role, she served … in science communication from UC Santa Cruz. She is one of the Biosciences Area representatives to Berkeley Lab’s … JGI’s strategic vision, the Institute’s staff and user community. … LBNL Biosciences Area Organizational …
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… crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … (HudsonAlpha), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National …
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Dr. Visel joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2010. As the Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives at the JGI. Dr. Visel received his …
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You, Yong Zhang and Zhiping Zhong. (All images courtesy of the researchers) Each year, the JGI searches for novel … a widening circle of researchers whose work aligns with DOE missions . Below find a list of researchers whose … November 2025 review. You can also find more information about the JGI’s various proposal calls here. …
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… ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 30% in terms of quantity and thickness. Replacing older, thicker ice with … yield and climate resilience of algae — for potential use as biomass or in biomass conversion to biofuel. Summary … and sequencing from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science …
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