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… messenger RNA, which encodes a single protein. Recently reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a team of researchers has found numerous examples of polycistronic expression – in which two or … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Berkeley Lab and the Environmental …

… of the genes in a lipid-prolific yeast. The Impact The team used this set of guide RNAs on  Yarrowia lipolytica to … furthers the U.S. Department of Energy’s goal of producing sustainable fuels from alternative sources. Moreover, the team says the approach they used to validate their set of guide RNAs could be applied to …

… an interactive browser that allows algal scientists and enthusiasts to look deep into more than 100 algal genomes, … genetic underpinnings responsible for these traits takes us closer to harnessing algae for bioenergy and the greater … genomic data on algae into one place, PhycoCosm allows users to easily compile data that answers what genes are …

… of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … and in the laboratory. “We are fortunate because the progenitor species of  Brachypodium hybridum are … de Zaragoza, one of the paper’s senior authors. “It offers us the possibility to explore genomically the whole complex …

…   To understand virus-host dynamics, computation helps fill in what cultivation can’t. The Science At first, viruses are merely toolkits. To do anything, they must find a host, and not just any host will do. It must be a …

… other than photosynthesis to gain and harness energy. As reported January 28, 2019 in Nature Communications , two … popularizer and communicator (and at one time, the spouse of Lynn Margulis). The information was then used to predict the metabolic strategies applied by a common …

… but is not well understood in fungi. A team of researchers reported on the largest analysis of 5mC distribution across … the genome. Many plant pathogens such as the fungi that cause poplar leaf rust, are rich in transposons, which may help the pathogens …

… time. By collecting data from 27 different poplar ( Populus trichocarpa ) trees, as well as the soil surrounding … wildlife habitats and water-quality regulation. Focusing on the rhizosphere and interactions between the trees, … to conduct a wide variety of analyses that contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy. Summary The 27 samples studied by …

… (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … a cold-adapted microalga: the diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus . At that time, they noted that the F. cylindrus genome encoded more proteins requiring zinc than …

… 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 more.  … BA in Biology, North …

… highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science Shiitake mushrooms get their name from the same place they often … relative of the oak. These fungi are part of the genus Lentinula, which have evolved to decompose hardwoods on …