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… 60 existing sequences, this work expands the family tree for Lentinula. Within those samples, this study also tracks … genomes and their evolution could provide strategies for converting plant waste into sugars for  biofuel … structures, as well as atmospheric carbon dioxide.  Summary Researchers sequenced 11 samples from Asia–Australasia and …

… secondary metabolites, those molecules not essential for growth yet essential for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRISPR and CRAGE technologies. While … employing CRAGE, researchers are no longer limited to using model host microbes; theoretically, any microbe can serve as …

Chloroplast mimic a platform to capture and utilize carbon in a synthetic fixation … convert them into energy that is then stored. A team led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for … that mimics chloroplast function within a cell-sized system. The Impact Photosynthesis harnesses carbon captured …

… approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene expression allowed researchers to identify variations of essential genes in … experiment outlines a roadmap that is transferable to other systems, expanding the technologies available for other JGI …

The Science After a wildfire burns, recovery begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, … within the soil. To get a clearer picture of how burned ecosystems return to health, researchers have taken a look at … a recovering soil microbiome provides a window into how to model and track the forest recovery process.  Summary Most …

…     2,167     *Includes Illumina and PacBio sequencing platforms. **Operating Hours target is based on 98% of the total … 2,208 102% *Includes Illumina and PacBio sequencing platforms. **Operating Hours target is based on 98% of the total … to planned upgrade of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and temporary shut down of the sequencing …

… and seminars as well as practical hands-on sessions in bioinformatics and biostatistics Several sessions will be devoted … of the Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes (IMG/M) system, presented by Natalia Ivanova and Rekha Seshadri. …

… or not you planned it, viruses are most likely in your system and in your data, and they’re probably influencing … challenges, characterizing viruses is a key step. For decades, though, many viruses have been somewhat … in soil microbiomes could allow for more accurate ecosystem modeling. In a different vein, characterizing CRISPR defense …

… living on a changing planet. Mo Kaze is a University of California (UC), Merced graduate student working with  Susannah … , JGI’s User Programs deputy and head of the Microbial Systems group through the  DOE Office of Science Graduate … Structure and Methane Production in California’s Canal System,” focuses on anthropogenic impacts on wetland …

Nov. 2: Getting Credit for Scientific Contributions of Any Size What is considered … establishing a professional presence through getting credit for any scientific contribution they make, whether as part … credit for their contributions to science. A panel of DOE researchers, program managers, and intern alumni will …

… in soil health through nitrogen-fixation and holds clues for maximizing soybean, the common bean’s close relative, as a biofuel. To this end, a team of researchers led by Jeremy Schmutz of the JGI and the … specifically, “[At the JGI] we do use Phaseolus as a test model quite frequently for R&D in plant genomics, because it …

… the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2010. As the Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and … in Hanover, Germany, where he developed novel tools for large-scale in situ gene expression analysis in … metabolism in microalgae .  Nature Plants 1: 15107 Lupiáñez DG, Kraft K, Heinrich V, Krawitz P, Brancati F, Klopocki E, …