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Before 2006, Olpidium was one of the many obscure fungi of Chytridiomycota (the “chytrids”).  A collaborative team led by Joey Spatafora at Oregon State … to terrestrial habitats. The work is part of the JGI’s 1000 Fungal Genomes Project, which aims to provide genomic …

My favorite thing is the mentorship provided by JGI. Everyone at JGI is so nice and helpful.”     Mo Kaze, UC Merced … Merced JGI Mentors : Tanja Woyke & Jessica Jarett, Single Cells Group “My experience at JGI has exposed me to the … Wint, UC Merced JGI Mentors: Igor Grigoriev & Asaf Salamov, Fungal Program “Working at the JGI has reinforced my plans …

A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is made of four ecologically distinct … In order to determine the genome structure of SAR324 cells and their gene expression, the team then sequenced … related 16S rRNA genes, but these genes mask the striking diversity of their genomic capabilities. According to Boeuf, …

… dataset was particularly important for characterizing fungal genes, because, unlike bacteria, they often carry … suggest that fungi are breaking down plant fibers, like cellulose and lignin. Bacteria, on the other hand, appear to … near the roots. But the deeper down and away from the roots one goes, the more bacteria show up. The data underscore …

… and we continue to develop new capabilities in single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and cell- and … 2023 with over 90% of our two- and five-year milestones  completed . Our new Strategic Plan,  Innovating … work on four strategic themes: Nutrient Cycling, Functional Diversity, Data and Connectivity and Stewarding Resources. …

… cycle. The Science Chloroplasts are the factories in plant cells. Using photosynthesis, they take raw materials … a platform that mimics chloroplast function within a cell-sized system. The Impact Photosynthesis harnesses … (MaxSynBio), the European Research Council grant (ERC 637675 ‘SYBORG’), as well as the US Department of Energy Joint …