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… begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi process carbon and nitrogen, … the microbes within the soil. To get a clearer picture of how burned ecosystems return to health, researchers have taken a look at microbial genomes across a spectrum of burned soils. By connecting microbial genes with …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … challenges. Viruses are everywhere — in soil, the sea and, of course, the cells of other organisms. As they infect …

… Genome annotations of two C. citriodora subspecies broaden understanding of the terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus to the flavor of wine, terpenes are … Sequencing and assembly data carried out by EMBRAPA as part of the  Corymbia  genome project was supported by FAPDF …

… genome discoveries. Unlocking the intricate details of life’s genetic blueprint has long been a significant … analyze but also create DNA sequences mimicking an array of microbial life. By leveraging massive user-generated … microbial communities in freshwater environments, the long-term ecological Harvard Forest project, large datasets from …

… technologies provide opportunities for students and professors alike The Science In  PLoS Pathogens , a team of faculty and researchers describe a workforce development … and genomics.  The Impact For decades, the Department of Energy (DOE) has invested in training the next generation …

… Novel study looks at microbiomes in aerial surfaces of plants and their roles in plant health and environmental … The phyllosphere, which is known as the aerial surface of plants, is a comparatively understudied area of forest ecosystems as past studies have mainly focused on …

… as a typical monthly JGI All-Hands Meeting, after a couple of perfunctory items, the agenda went off the rails – according to plan but unbeknownst to Ray and most of the rest of the 200-plus Zoom participants. While the … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… to global oceans. Through the Community Science Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science user facility, 24 large-scale proposals … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… For many scientists, the culmination of their work into a written report that is published in a … rigorous research, written skill, above all else, determination. Rhondene Wint, an alumna of the DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI)-UC Merced internship …

… is not exclusively for Euryarchaeota. Atmospheric levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, regulate Earth’s … play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, and are of significant interest for their potential contributions to … as an energy source.  Until recently, our understanding of these methanogenic microorganisms was narrowed to a type …