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… Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using … enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays ) produces a plethora of antibiotics called zealexins. Even though scientists have … proposal to understand terpene  synthesis and function across many plants in addition to maize, including the …

… to sift and characterize RNA virus sequences.  A zoo once offered a coloring book featuring polar bears in winter scenes that came with crayons in various shades of white. To researchers searching for sequences of RNA … “But same as DNA viruses, RNA viruses infect microbes all across the world and lead to cell death and/or profound …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … and involved a lot of different players and researchers across many different labs to be able to sequence a genome.” …

… Twice a year, the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program awards … challenges central to Office of Science mission areas across the 6 Office of Science research programs. Among the … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Institute.  The Science Researchers report the discovery of miniature Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short … Integrated Microbial Genomes and Microbiomes (IMG/M) suite of tools managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) … delete or add genes in a precise fashion) has applications across many areas. In particular, gene editing is being used …

… genome discoveries. Unlocking the intricate details of life’s genetic blueprint has long been a significant … From the gene, we have those regulatory elements like promoters in front of this protein coding gene, like a … large datasets from soil microbiome studies collected across various terrains, and microbial life adapted to …

… You, Yong Zhang and Zhiping Zhong. (All images courtesy of the researchers) Each year, the JGI searches for novel … accepted proposals.  The New Investigator call , part of our  Community Science Program , allows us to work and … DNA sequencing to explore microbial and plant interactions across unique ecosystems, from alpine soils to tropical …

… to link genomes with environments to understand how webs of microbes cycle carbon and sustain biomes via the development and application of advanced mass spectrometry approaches and model laboratory ecosystems (EcoFABs). … at the JGI. Click to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …

… Her current research focuses on leveraging thousands of metagenomic datasets from host-associated and … Fellow at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as part of the Marine Microbiology Initiative. She conducted her … at the Institute for Genome Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her graduate work in …

… (CSP) . This includes mass spectrometry-based measurements of primary and secondary metabolites from plants, … The webinar featured  Trent Northen and Ben Bowen of the  JGI Metabolomics Program , along with Jenny … more extreme in the field. By having transcriptomics data across 2 years, as well as a second field trial (which will …

… Miscanthus  sequence offers insights into benefits of polyploidy and perenniality. The Science A reference … National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), and collaborators across Europe and Asia. CABBI partners include the … Innovation, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and …