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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. …

… Dr. Visel joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2010. As the Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives at the JGI. Dr. Visel received his … 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 …