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… start pinning down how a fungal symbiont spurs growth of poplar, a potential biofuel feedstock.     The Science … of particular interest to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By better understanding how poplar responds to its intimate … the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) sponsored by the Office of Biological and Environmental Research at the …

… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science … a  genomic look at Lentinula samples from around the world. By complete sequencing of 24 new mushroom genomes, and … enzymes these fungi use to break down wood, and compares genetic diversity between cultivated and wild shiitake …

… causes Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) and is the major pathogen of soybean. Left uncontrolled, soybean rust could reduce crop yields by as much as 90 percent. As part of the DOE Joint Genome Institute’s  2016 Community Science Program … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… The latest edition of the JGI Progress Report highlights notable research and … lake east of California’s Yosemite National Park, taken by JGI’s own Jon Bertsch. Microbes isolated from Mono Lake …

… Through the JGI-UC Merced Genomics Internship, graduate students Candace … their work delivered during the 5th anniversary celebration of the internship program. Candace Cole, UC Merced JGI … Interactions “The summer internship has further confirmed by desire to pursue a STEM career, specifically in a …

… to aid with genome assembly and transcriptome analysis of microbial, fungal, and plant research projects.  More … as input. Data analysis Q:  What types of analysis support does JGI provide for DNA modification detection? A:  DNA … the standard analysis pipeline but can be done on request by the PI. We currently use the ‘Base Modification Analysis’ …

… genomes to classify gene families. The Science As a proof of concept, researchers developed an algorithm that … genomes of Dothideomycetes, the largest class of fungi, by lifestyles. The machine “learned” to identify data … (Berkeley Lab), has generated a more accurate phylogenetic tree tracking the evolution of  Dothideomycetes fungi. …

… ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 30% in terms of quantity and thickness. Replacing older, thicker ice with … of algae — for potential use as biomass or in biomass conversion to biofuel. Summary Water temperatures and salinity … production and natural fertilizers. By understanding the genetic and metabolic pathways involved in stress responses, …

… By leveraging new tools and large-scale data mining, JGI … genome data, unlocking new potential for AI-driven studies of energy metabolism. The Science Researchers produced … due to features like self-splicing introns and multiple genetic codes. Adding to the challenge, mitochondrial …

… Every year, the JGI sequences around 35,000 samples — from plants, algae, … viruses — to support scientists around the world. Most of those researchers send their samples in from afar, … the sequencing lab. So today, Chris Daum walks through the JGI’s sequencing pipeline, where there are freezers with names — but not doors — and robots handle a bunch of benchwork. …

… A collaborative team led by Hao Tan from the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences … and Igor Grigoriev from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …