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… be single bacterial cells, visible to the naked eye. The unusual size is notable because bacteria aren’t usually … freely within the cytoplasm of their cells. This newly discovered species of bacteria keeps its DNA more organized. … explained. “This kind of discovery opens new questions about bacterial morphotypes that have never been studied …

The IMG group owns and maintains integral components of JGI’s production workflow, and is responsible for the … and functional genomic data and serving them to users via the Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes … Team    … The Integrated Microbial Genomes group is focused on:  Developing state-of-the-art data processing and …

Merced graduate student summer research experience at the JGI, the Genomics Internship Program soon expanded to … Merced students have contributed to the research of numerous JGI scientists. Interns say their experiences allowed them to:  Learn new skills. Experience industry-level work and coding. Receive mentorship, network and …

… years, Mr. Schmutz has directed the JGI Plant Program, focusing on the organization of community driven science for … Plant Science Program Head at the JGI. Click to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and … genome resource for green millet Setaria viridis enables discovery of agronomically valuable loci. Nature Biotechnology …

… particularly actinomycetes. His research activity is focused on developing and implementing new technologies and methodologies that facilitate discovery of new secondary metabolites. Prior to joining the JGI, he studied transcriptional regulation, metabolism and …

… could boost biofuels and fertilize fields. So in 2010, the JGI helped publish the original genome sequence for the … able to look into soybean’s strengths – along with a fungus that threatens this important crop. Hear more about that work from researchers Gary Stacey (University of …

Kaushal Sharma, one of five Antioch High School rising juniors … the Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD) administered by the DOE JGI. T.B.K Reddy, Kaushal‘s mentor, described his student’s … tasks we assigned.”       Click here to watch a video about the Biotech Partner summer interns at the JGI. What …

… 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  … they are historically well-studied, Alper’s team discovered new gene targets to more efficiently grow on these …

… is the world’s leading soybean producer , and soybeans are used to produce biodiesel. The fungus  Phakopsora pachyrhizi causes Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) … to counter soybean rust disease. Soybean itself is a  JGI Flagship plant genome , and JGI  published its genome …

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