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… studies.  This conference is inspired by the vision of standardized fabricated ecosystems (EcoFABs) designed for precise manipulation and reproducible experimentation of microbiome dynamics. Together, we will explore …

The 11th cohort of JGI-UC Merced interns pick highlights from their summer … very cutting edge and I am happy to be a part of a positive change in science.” Mentor: Zhong Wang Project: “ Improving … system for the selection of genes essential for specialized carbon utilization ” Jesica Calderon : “Being a JGI intern …

New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main … modify lignin without oxygen and make use of it, it would change the entire landscape of biomass production and … wasn’t quite accurate, and maybe anaerobic fungi living in soils or the guts of livestock were more capable than …

In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … help solve energy and environmental challenges. Within days of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that dumped …

… and isotopes to track how viruses influence the flow of carbon in permafrost.  …

… to global oceans. Through the Community Science Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome … initiatives in bioenergy crop improvement and terrestrial carbon transformations.” The JGI’s large-scale call included … Their presence reduces the need to add fertilizers to the soil. diCenzo’s proposal is also notable as he had an …

… for a sustainable bioeconomy. Mission  As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility, we provide advanced genomic … to leverage biological and biochemical functions to meet climate and energy goals, improve food security and …

Large-scale comparative analysis leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel secondary … and environments, including natural and agricultural soils, human- and animal-host associated, and ocean and … the catalog in his own research on how microbes respond to climate change. “With this dataset I can see where every …

New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science … Shiitake mushrooms get their name from the same place they often source their nutrients — the shii tree, a Japanese … Additionally, these fungi play a role in the global  carbon cycle . As decayers, Lentinula fungi access carbon …

… a renewable energy future? Can they help lock away more carbon? Xiaohan Yang, a scientist at Oak Ridge National … using gene editing technology to conscientiously mix traits of different plant species will help us get there. …

… . The Science A team led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley used a multi-omics approach to … N. crassa is the model organism for filamentous fungi, all of which contain a wide array of plant cell-wall degrading … More importantly, when faced with a veritable buffet of carbon sources, these fungi detect which complex chains are …

The Science Within the archaeal domain, there is a group of tiny hitchhikers. These organisms are abundant and yet … mini genomes to match. As a result, they cannot process all of the chemicals they need to survive. To fill in their … crust, there is a vast ecosystem connected to the global carbon cycle. Archaea are key players in this deep …