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… novel technique to access high-quality genomic information using minute quantities of DNA derived from individual … a way for researchers to study the planet’s microbial diversity, much of which remains unknown and uncultured in … microbial genomes that were mapped to nearly 30 major previously uncharted branches of the tree of life. Used in tandem …

Biochemistry, Microbiology) Jeremy Schmutz (Cross-field) Susannah Tringe (Microbiology) Tanja Woyke (Biology and … Roux, along with data from a consortium that included Susannah Tringe and Tanja Woyke, were all instrumental in the … issue of Nature, the study highlights the vast functional diversity of microbes by looking at protein function within …

… (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science user facility, aims to explore applications in the life … either jumpstart acceleration or optimize their code on GPUs. While the  OLCF is organizing nearly a dozen hackathons … to the Team Proposal tab to submit. For more information about the 2019 GPU Hackathons, go to:  …

… walls, while brown rot cannot break down the lignin but use cellulose. Finally, there are soil saprotrophs, which degrade plant detritus. Despite the different modes of nutrition, many of these … in moving toward functional genomics studies to learn more about the inner workings of plant-host and …

… different lifestyles. The Science The bacterium SAR324 is unusually cosmopolitan. In the ocean’s North Pacific … surface, to the blue-lit twilight zone, to the continuous pressure of the dark abyss, 4000 m (2.5 miles) deep. … related 16S rRNA genes, but these genes mask the striking diversity of their genomic capabilities. According to Boeuf, …

… from plants, microorganisms, and environmental samples using targeted and untargeted approaches. The webinar … would depend on the sample. However, we don’t do this because they typically contain salts and other contaminants that … with metabolomics analysis.  Q: Can you give us an idea about the scale of an average study? How many samples are …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of … of essential genes in metabolic networks that were missed using traditional approaches. This novel form of … the realm of bioenergy optimization. Summary Life is all about balance. This study,  recently published in the  …

… so nice and helpful.”     Mo Kaze, UC Merced JGI Mentor : Susannah Tringe, Microbial Systems Group “Everyone here is very kind and really open to talking about their work. It’s fun to be around people who are generous with their time and like nerding out about the big stuff, well, the little stuff! People hold …

… may not seem to amount to much, the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is actually a vital source of protein in many … Schmutz explained, meaning the plant’s reduced genetic diversity makes it easier to genetically manipulate. One … trait. Traditionally beans have had a shelf-life about roughly 6-9 months before their color begins to …

… a potential biofuel feedstock.     The Science The fungus  Mortierella elongata enjoys a dual lifestyle; it can … an endophyte, living between a plant’s root cells. The fungus is almost always found among and within poplar trees, and … were striking. Adding PM193 caused poplar cuttings to grow about 30 percent larger by dry weight than without PM193  . …

… together a “Viral EcoGenomics” community to foster discussion on how to best capture and characterize uncultivated viruses, understand the role of viruses in natural ecosystems, and functionally explore viral genetic diversity toward innovative biotechnological and industrial …

JGI’s Operations Deputy has come to a close as this previously retired Naval Commander retires from Berkeley Lab. For … person needs establish the culture of workforce safety and diversity and working together and making a welcoming and … is still good. “I noticed right away,” said Ellen Ford about Ray’s personal impact on her, “that you started …