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… tap into the diverse talent that UC Merced has is tremendous for us, and we are very grateful for this opportunity.” … to seeing this internship program continue and I’m excited about what it will bring to the future of JGI, UC Merced and …

… ultimate achievement. To get to this point requires rigorous research, written skill, above all else, determination. … Grigoriev at the JGI strongly influenced her perspective about what it means to be a scientist. “To see how team … it left a mark on me,” she said. In addition to learning about how to navigate and analyze large genomic datasets …

… between DOE JGI and UC Merced to promote diversity and inclusion in science and research, two undergraduate students … at UC Merced. Cristhian and Bryan both spoke briefly about their internship experiences at the DOE JGI – revisit … . Additionally, Bryan was featuring in a video about the importance of mentoring with Tanja Woyke and her …

… the total global methane production. They are thought to use billions of tons of the carbon dioxide trapped in … on the global carbon cycle. All methanogenic archaea use one of three pathways for methanogenesis: … and, acetoclastic. All three pathways require the gene cluster for methane production known as Mcr. Until recently, …

… which microbes are present in a sample, to generate data about which organisms are active, and which microbes are … microbial ecosystems. These communities harbor tens of thousands of different organisms who all consume different … nice because people were given structure, but it was all about sharing ideas. All breakout sessions, just enough …

David Hibbett of Clark University fills us in on the kind of decay that makes shiitake mushrooms special. This week, he and 39 collaborators published a paper tracing how these mushrooms have evolved.  …

… working virtually with JGI mentors to investigate rigorous research projects, hone science presentation skills, and … returned to re-engage with their mentors from the previous year and continue working on their research project! The … foster a diverse future workforce in science. To learn more about each intern’s experience during their internship, …

… scale: fungi stretch a network of tendrils called arbuscules into a plant’s root cells, and both organisms … been able to study both sides of this interaction up close, using RNA sequencing to understand gene expression: one of … circular capture areas roughly 55-microns in diameter — about the width of a human hair. At such resolution, this …

… scale: fungi stretch a network of tendrils called arbuscules into a plant’s root cells, and both organisms … been able to study both sides of this interaction up close, using RNA sequencing to understand gene expression: one of … circular capture areas roughly 55-microns in diameter — about the width of a human hair. At such resolution, this …

In this episode, we peer into plant cells. Researchers are using measurements from single cells to understand which … and more. And eventually, their findings could help us grow better crops, with less impact on our planet. …

… fellow interns and scientists alike. Want to learn more about their experience? Watch the short video below. Video … fall for my master’s in plant soil science and my career focus is plant breeding. Ti’Yanna Watson: My mentor is Dr. Yi … through climate change. Ti’Yanna Watson: The best part about interning here is the community aspect. Everyone here …

… and what escapes to the atmosphere in the form of greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide). Summary To do this work, the international … than expected. The transcriptome data had suggested about a 50/50 split between fungal and bacterial enzymes. …