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Metagenome-assembled archaeal genomes provide new insights into an ancient metabolism. Methane is a greenhouse … gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Billions of years ago, methane-producing archaea likely played a key role in determining the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and regulating the global climate …

Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat … The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest … meal. In their evolutionary history, these fungi branched off early from aerobic fungi, which can breathe oxygen — …

Monitoring Inter-Organism Interactions Within Ecosystems Latest portfolio of approved proposals highlight biodiversity and how ecosystems are adapting to stresses. A total of 17 proposals have been approved through the annual …

… less than previously believed.  The Science Eelgrass, one of the most abundant plants in the ocean, originated in Japan before spreading around … evolved can help inform conservation efforts for at-risk populations. Summary Eelgrass is unique in that there …

A nuanced understanding of peat moss drives insight into carbon storage   The … Peat bogs also serve the ecosystem by minimizing flood risks and filtering water. Peat formed there over thousands …

A genetic architecture that is characteristic of the sex chromosomes of mammals is, for the first time, seen in a plant. The Science Sex in plants can be befuddling. …

Antarctic algae need their vitamins; zinc fuels some of their most important functions. Even … cylindrus genome encoded more proteins requiring zinc than non-polar algae. They hypothesized that perhaps elevated …

… second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate … analyzing the enzymes present in the complex organic matrix of the forest floor, a team of researchers have found that there is a striking division …

JGI-led team significantly expands the global diversity of large and giant viruses. While the microbes in a single drop of water could outnumber a small city’s population, the …

The Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) seen above is home to … for a sustainable bioeconomy. Mission  As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility, we provide … processed 13,700 metabolomics samples With our users, 247 publications were published   … Our primary objective is to …

Specializing in mass spectrometry-centered projects, Dr. Bowen’s work … bioenergy and environmental objectives. … BS – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Chemical Engineering Ph. D. – … & Metabolic Biology … 2024 Berkeley Lab Recognition of Excellence Award 2016 R&D 100 Winner 2014 Berkeley Lab … Google Scholar. … Education … Awards and Honors … Selected Publications …