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… Streptomyces are nature's chemical factories. They hold genetic blueprints for dozens of complex compounds, but stay largely dormant under … microbial factories. Identifying specific genes, regulatory elements and metabolic pathways that enable that shift …

… Virophages are small viruses with double-stranded DNA genomes that co-infect eukaryotic … in  Microbiome , researchers from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office … 28,000 unique MCP sequences.  Further analysis led to the identification of 328 “high quality” (based on completeness) …

… These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, biological, physical, mechanical, or other … Over the last few months, we found an increasing number of colleagues missing elements of the required PPE in the lab. To address this … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights … cycle carbon in changing conditions. The products of photosynthesis are easy to point out. Plants, algae and … pin down.  Photosynthesis appears to have a lot in common with a Rube Goldberg machine: surprising dependencies, …

… Research uncovers the genetic foundations that helped plants conquer land over 600 million years ago. The Science By studying the genes of land plants’ closest algal relative,  Zygnematophyceae , … resilient crop varieties able to grow in marginal lands and with minimal resources. Enabling the use of non-arable land …

… Journal publication caps JGI pilot project with fledgling Florida high school scientists. The Florida Everglades evokes images of fanboats skimming over swamps, while alligators peer … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… DAN: You’re listening to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s “Natural Prodcast,” a podcast about the science and scientists of secondary metabolism.  DAN: Hey there, and welcome to the … metabolism – field, though, is real, and it’s a field with very real and truly amazing science with a long …

… JGI innovates protocol revealing how genetic variations in sequences affect traits. In a text file, the rows of letters A, T, C and G appearing over and over in a … workflow that reduces the time and cost associated with this purification step, and Baumgart continued and …

… Streamlined genome with precise gene targeting transforms oil-producing alga …   The Science Scientists have fully decoded the genome of an oil-producing green alga, and demonstrated precise … manner. Because of the ease with which the alga can be genetically engineered, it has the potential to be imbued …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … collaboration between the JGI and Bigelow Lab led to the identification of key microbial culprits in carbon fixation …