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… ultimate achievement. To get to this point requires rigorous research, written skill, above all else, determination. … in this publication during her summer internship in 2018. She selected one of the projects posted by JGI fungal … Grigoriev at the JGI strongly influenced her perspective about what it means to be a scientist. “To see how team …
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… between DOE JGI and UC Merced to promote diversity and inclusion in science and research, two undergraduate students … technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. At the 2016 CAMP Statewide Undergraduate Research Symposium , held … at UC Merced. Cristhian and Bryan both spoke briefly about their internship experiences at the DOE JGI – revisit …
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… the total global methane production. They are thought to use billions of tons of the carbon dioxide trapped in … three pathways for methanogenesis: hydrogen-dependent and CO2-reducing, or hydrogenotrophic (most common); … that were then sequenced separately. From these samples, 111 metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) were recovered, most …
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… 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 … version of a specific chemical, where ordinary Carbon-12 atoms are swapped for the heavier, non-radioactive isotope …
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In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of … to a pathogen. This ‘“alien’” organism — one previously unseen — is, in fact, a microscopic water mold, … scores of nurseries across the nation, elevating concerns about the pathogen to an all-time high. California …
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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. …
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During the summer of 2021, 13 interns from UC Merced spent eight weeks working virtually with JGI mentors to investigate rigorous research projects, hone science presentation skills, and … foster a diverse future workforce in science. To learn more about each intern’s experience during their internship, …
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… interests in algae and secondary metabolites. A total of 27 proposals have been approved through the annual … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … University of East Anglia was also approved to learn more about the roles of diatoms in carbon fixation and in aquatic …
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… an array of experiments at universities and national user facilities, researchers found that this protein detects … we were able to work with on this project to ask questions about structure and function,” Blaby-Haas said. Looking at … and longtime JGI collaborator Sabeeha Merchant’s group. In 2011, they inventoried a swath of blueprints to find parts …
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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. …
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In 2024, the DOE Joint Genome Institute and Alabama A&M … 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 …
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… with DOE missions and from PIs who have not led any previously-accepted proposals — through the New Investigator call … a list of researchers whose proposals were accepted for 2024. Harnessing the JGI’s resources, these researchers … December 2024 review. You can also find more information about the JGI’s various proposal calls here. …
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