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… Since 2019 Dr. Blaby heads the DNA synthesis platform at the Joint Genome Institute, where he leads three … with a view to developing a deeper understanding of sequence-based gene function. … B.Sc. (HONS) – University of Wales, Cardiff, Genetics Ph.D. – University of Cambridge., …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help improve crop yields.  The Science … with a complex genome . Now, high-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female plants, each representing a … are available. The genome assemblies highlight the multiple advances in sequencing technologies applied to the …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components … to tackle when it comes to breaking down a plant for energy: Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, … deconstruction. (The JGI also conducted RNA sequencing and alignment to the reference fungal  genome . The study’s …

… Sequencing technology has changed dramatically over the last  25-plus years since the JGI’s inception, making it possible for researchers to get a close look at more ecosystems and … before. In 2006, the JGI produced 33 billion base pairs of sequence; by 2023, that number was almost 717 trillion. Last …

… Trained on environmental data, a new JGI tool more accurately … community able to not just analyze but also create DNA sequences mimicking an array of microbial life. By … available data, GenomeOcean employs artificial intelligence for cutting-edge genomic research — and is capable of …

… Originally conceived as a UC Merced graduate student summer research experience at … than 90 UC Merced students have contributed to the research of numerous JGI scientists. Interns say their experiences …   Revisit past projects …

… A group led by JGI scientists have made strides in improving … domesticate some 60 strains, inserting into them a genetic sequence that acts as a “landing pad.” Mouncey adds, “Once you have a landing pad in a strain, you can deliver multiple types of payloads, such as individual genes, whole …