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New studies show methanogenesis is not exclusively for Euryarchaeota. Atmospheric levels of methane, a potent … that seemed mostly likely to be engaging in methane production to confirm that indeed, they were. The work was … They’ve got different metabolic pathways too — like anaerobic respiration, or fermentation.  “Both these …

Dr. Udwary serves as a computational biologist for JGI’s Secondary Metabolites group. His research interests lie in use and development of bioinformatics tools for elucidation of biosynthetic gene clusters in bacteria and fungi. Prior to joining the JGI, he spent time as a faculty …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the … that were missed using traditional approaches. This novel form of intermediate expression, when used in addition to … gene expression on two energy-filled sugars used in biofuel production, glycerol and galactose. Although they are …

… challenges. In March 2008, the genome sequence of the forest fungus Laccaria bicolor was published in the journal … more multidisciplinary teams. The work also paved the way for a longstanding collaboration between researchers at the …       Francis Martin on the main impact of ectomycorrhizal fungi, excerpted from his talk at the 2015 JGI Annual …

… model system focused on carbon cycling studies, rather than for food or fuel applications. The Impact Sphagnum’s impact … permafrost from the warming regional temperatures. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Energy is overseeing … regulator since sulfate-reducing microbes prevent methane production by routing the carbon away from methanogens. …

… how these hosts and hitchhikers coexist is key for understanding their impact on wider ecosystems, but … Archaea, bacteria, and viruses all operate in concert to form the foundation of this deep Earth ecosystem. For example, when certain viruses attack, their archaeal …

… 80 full proposals, resulting from 95 letters of intent. For the first time, 63 percent of the accepted proposals … reflect JGI’s interest in algal research for bioenergy production and algae’s roles in nutrient cycling, now a … is interested in understanding which species of mycorrhizal fungi are important for poplar plant health, in part to …

… 35,000 samples — from plants, algae, bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses — to support scientists around the world. …