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… The Science The first step in the deadly dance between a virus and microbial cell is an embrace. For a virus with a … cell’s membrane. Two decades ago, a team discovered a group of viruses that had in their genomes a surprising tool: a “diversity generating retroelement,” or DGR. The DGR could …

… Researchers report a new reference genome for eucalyptus in the July edition of the journal G3 Genes | Genomes | … researchers have unlocked new information on the structural diversity of eucalyptus. The 2014 genome, generated using a … in the eucalyptus species. The researchers are already working toward a eucalyptus pangenome to better understand …

… Learn more about JGI’s  MycoCosm data portal , an interactive … genome sequencing, or only “true fungi”? A(nswer): Our focus is on fungi, algae, plants, and the microbial world but … on the mycocosm? or specific groups? A: While are still working on finalizing the tree and related publication the …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number … sorghum’s survival secrets could change not only how we use and grow sorghum, but other important crops as well. In … of sorghum projects at the JGI: 2009: JGI and collaborators use whole-genome shotgun sequencing to analyze the …

… New studies show methanogenesis is not exclusively for Euryarchaeota. Atmospheric levels of methane, a … hot springs, an extreme environment with low genetic diversity that would help narrow down potential sources of … Alternate Metabolic Pathways And there is something special about these new lineages recently tied to methanogenesis. …

… so nice and helpful.”     Mo Kaze, UC Merced JGI Mentor : Susannah Tringe, Microbial Systems Group “Everyone here is very kind and really open to talking about their work. It’s fun to be around people who are … It is motivating to be surrounded by passionate scientists working on interdisciplinary projects. I feel inspired to …

… into an estimated 2–6 million species — dwarfing the diversity of plants. To put this evolutionary timescale in perspective, the genus Aspergillus has been evolving for 82 million years, … and ancient origins, fungi remain largely mysterious. Only about 200,000 fungal species have been named. Among those …

… Bob uses single-cell genomics and metagenomics to explore how … people and the environment. This includes studying the diversity, physiology and community ecology of microbes …