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… in mammals: a structure that helps correct deleterious mutations. The Impact Shrub willow and its close relative  Populus trichocarpa,  or the poplar tree, are potential biofuel … willow is flipped: females are heterogametic. To avoid confusion with the mammalian system, the sex chromosomes are …

… yield and climate resilience of algae — for potential use as biomass or in biomass conversion to biofuel. Summary … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … also opens new avenues for utilizing these organisms in sustainable practices, such as biofuel production and natural …

… an interactive browser that allows algal scientists and enthusiasts to look deep into more than 100 algal genomes, … genetic underpinnings responsible for these traits takes us closer to harnessing algae for bioenergy and the greater … genomic data on algae into one place, PhycoCosm allows users to easily compile data that answers what genes are …

… are solicited annually for the summer term (May through August) and selected projects will receive stipend and travel …

… is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause workplace injuries and illnesses.  PPE or Personal … is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and … of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National … repositories, as well as project data entered by external users. The Impact One of the significant challenges in maximizing genomic data usage is having the appropriate contextual information, or …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its … evolved from a parasitic interaction with their soil fungus host, Rhizopus microsporus . Researchers found that … and a part of the oil-producing Mucoromycotina group, about which little is known. The Cornell team cultivated and …

… developed to help inform scientists and researchers more about the patterns and functions of environmental microbes. Researchers can use the tool to correlate protein annotations with ratios of … that provide insights into the nutrients that are being used and cycled in different environments. It also shows how …

… is central to our ability to offer host-engineering for our users,” says JGI Director Nigel Mouncey. Using CRAGE, JGI has established a portfolio of microbial hosts that users can select to be engineered. “Piloting access to this …

… Studying the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the microbiome of the earth, but … To access the genomes of uncultured  microbes , scientists usually employ two different methods; shotgun metagenomic … and most genomes that were acquired through it were usually only around 30% complete.  Described in  ISME …

… vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too … be applied to biotechnology and medicine. A more robust understanding of these microbial communities could lead … separate, seawater seeps through cracks in the Earth’s crust and reacts with very hot rocks below, becoming an …

… Program presents… Eyes on the Prize – Launching & Sustaining Startups in Synthetic Biology Who’s Invited? All Berkeley Lab Employees and Affiliates. When: August 29th, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Panel discussion, Q&A followed by: 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Hosted Hoppy …