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… Analysis of haloarchaeal metagenomes broadens understanding … have learned to adapt from marine to hypersaline conditions by studying the microbial communities in Antarctic lakes, … of genes considered the flexible genome content that was likely acquired due to gene transfer events. Such events can …

… from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat thought to be too costly for … The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest … to help bolster the bioeconomy. Summary A team led by Michelle O’Malley, a chemical engineer at the University …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable … as a biofuel. To this end, a team of researchers led by Jeremy Schmutz of the JGI and the HudsonAlpha Institute … Plant Datasets …

… Biotechnology! Loretta Spencer served as a manyterm mayor of Huntsville, Alabama and is known for her contributions to … was a group lead at Stanford Human Genome Center directed by Richard Myers, and among the Center staff that moved to … large-scale multi-institutional JGI projects and resulting publications that Grimwood contributed to include: A 2021 …

… archaeal genomes provide new insights into an ancient metabolism. Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Billions of years ago, methane-producing archaea likely played a key … Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes (IMG/M) database maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome …

… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science … they often source their nutrients — the shii tree, a Japanese relative of the oak. These fungi are part of the … a  genomic look at Lentinula samples from around the world. By complete sequencing of 24 new mushroom genomes, and …

… Tanja Woyke and other JGI researchers made their debut … more to come in 2020. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office … are sharing their expertise in environmental genomics by writing for the column Genome Watch in  Nature Reviews …

… In April 2020, we mark both the 50th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, and DNA Day on April 25. As both Earth and DNA are close to … the question, well, how are the microbes being affected by the metals? When metals are introduced, how do they adapt … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable … scientists to study microorganisms that can’t be cultured by analyzing and then extrapolating data obtained from …

… well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these algae in a container with access to sunlight, water and carbon dioxide so they can grow, and then harvest for … cook knows, recipes can be refined for best results, often by starting with identifying the right ingredients. …

… Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives at the JGI. Dr. Visel received his … methods for elucidating the gene regulatory landscape of vertebrate genomes, which led to the discovery of … to learn more about our seven science program — their areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a … 7,000 genes with other organisms (a third of those shared by both humans and flowering plants). Its genome also … sequences have been cited in almost one-fourth (23.8%) of publications focused on that specific algae. The reference …