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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 …

… 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, …

… 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 …

… 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  . …

… 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 …

… called galls.  In this episode, hear from Kasey and Patrick about how this project unfolded, and how they worked with the JGI's metabolomics program to find out more about these weird little pods. …

… 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 …

… the world’s rivers and their microbial communities. He’s focusing on the Arkansas River and how microbes might be influencing its health.  He sat down with me to talk about his project, and riffed a bit on what it means in a … where we’re moving from when my father was born, of about 2 billion people on the planet, to you know, within my …

… of fermentative prokaryotes. The Science Most organisms use oxygen to convert food into energy. However, in … or no oxygen, life had found other ways to produce energy, using a process called fermentation. To better understand … used the JGI’s GOLD and IMG data portals to get information about the genomes and genes of the organisms on the list. …