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… “Where’s Waldo?” readers need to look for a number of distinguishing features. Several characters may be … glasses, or a cane, but only Waldo will have all of these features. As described July 22, 2019, in  Nature … single-stranded DNA genomes and a unique chronic infection cycle. “We’re not sure why we systematically manage to miss …

… researchers have known that many datasets miss a key part of microbial genomes: the mobile genetic elements, or MGEs, … and new analysis methods are bringing this mobilome into light, and opening up new options for engineering these microbes in the future. Join Sarah Bagby (Case Western …

… JGI-led team significantly expands the global diversity of large and giant viruses. While the microbes in a single … communities and their roles in carbon and other nutrient cycles. “This is the first study to take a more global look … and also photosynthesis genes including potential light-driven proton pumps. “We’re seeing that this is likely …

… school scientists. The Florida Everglades evokes images of fanboats skimming over swamps, while alligators peer … about the microbes that play roles in the methane cycle. Their data report, which provides the only known … their faces.” Eloe-Fadrosh considers the experience the highlight of her past year’s work at the JGI. As the students …

… In late June, Kathleen Lail, a member of JGI’s Sample Management Group, attended a conference in … offered 7 seminars to the class throughout the project life cycle. During regular web conferences, various JGI subject … significant congruity between three sites. There was slight congruity between all the sites.  Shotgun metagenomic …

… ( CRAGE ). CRAGE enables scientists to insert large pieces of DNA (up to 60 kb) in a single step, directly into the genome. “CRAGE is central to our ability to offer host-engineering for our users,” says JGI Director … advantage of their joint metabolisms. Because, together, microbes can be used to create compounds more efficiently …