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… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have discovered flagella in an unexpected place: hot spring-dwelling bacteria from … so.  In addition, scientists noted that the bacteria have enzymes to synthesize or degrade plant hormones, meaning its …

… Maureen Coleman and Hugh Cross; [Below] Zac Freedman, Martin Jonikas, Lotus Lofgren, Fumito Maruyama, Lauren Stadler, Tingting Xiang and Sheree Yao. ] ] The JGI welcomed 14 … new opportunities for biomanufacturing, from industrial enzymes discovered in extreme environments to engineered …

… A group led by JGI scientists have made strides in improving and applying a method that allows researchers to quickly … engineered root bacteria  Pseudomonas  and Ralstonia with enzymes that make phosphate bioavailable for plants. When …

… their 2019 list of Highly Cited Researchers , which includes 10 affiliated with the JGI . The 2019 list focused … to: Project Manager Kerrie Barry, Cross-Field Category Fungal and Algal Program head Igor Grigoriev , Plant & … that presented the first large analysis of an Aspergillus fungal subgroup, section Nigri. Aspergillus fungi play …

… of two C. citriodora subspecies broaden understanding of the terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus … terpene synthase (TPS) enzyme production. This family of enzymes is critical to the synthesis and broad diversity of …

… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights into how these ocean … has some amazing resources and people — not just the instrumentation — but the experts we were able to work with on … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …

… Do metabolic pathways from engineered yeasts still work in cell-free environments? … components of lysed cells. By separating the production of enzymes (during growth) and the biochemical production … to accelerate bio-design and identifying the best sets of enzymes that enable synthesis of sustainable chemical …

… Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea vents hold vast potential for …   The Science Hydrothermal vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. … in extreme environments. They also produce a range of novel enzymes and other biomolecules that could potentially be …

… to summary above^ as well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these algae in a … of several transcription factor regulating genes and enzymes that can modify composition of algal lipids. This …

… highlights notable research and scientific collaborations in 2018. The cover is an image of Mono Lake, a saline soda lake east of California’s Yosemite National Park, … arsenic mobility and to better understand their roles in the global sulfur cycle. Copies are available online – …

… Facility, the JGI serves more than 2,500 users that predominately come from the public sector: academic and government institutions — with capabilities that had remained largely unknown and underutilized by industry. When … User Programs entail a competitive, proposal-based process including peer review. The process is streamlined, with …

… gas, regulate Earth’s climate. Most methane is produced in environments without oxygen through a process called … Methanogenic microorganisms therefore play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, and are of significant interest … methane, so to speak. These organisms basically need two enzymes.” These microbes are specialized to use very …