Results

Phylogenomic Analyses of Non-Dikarya Fungi Supports Horizontal Gene Transfer Driving Diversification of Secondary Metabolism in the Amphibian Gastrointestinal Symbiont, Basidiobolus
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Hyperdiverse, bioactive, and interaction-specific metabolites produced only in co-culture suggest diverse competitors may fuel secondary metabolism of xylarialean fungi.
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The genome of the polyextremophilic yeast, Naganishia friedmannii, reveals adaptations involved in stress response pathways, carbohydrate metabolism expansion, and a limited DNA repair repertoire
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Annotation survey and life-cycle transcriptomics of transcription factors in rust fungi (Pucciniales) identify a possible role for cold shock proteins in dormancy exit
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A Grass Model to Help Improve Giant Miscanthus
… Miscanthus  sequence offers insights into benefits of polyploidy and perenniality. The Science A … Analysis of the genome sequence also provides insights into how the multiple chromosomes of Miscanthus arose by ancient … increasing their yields and improving their abilities to adapt to extreme environments such as poor soils and …
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FICUS Webinar: “Shining a Light: Advanced Photon Source Capabilities for FICUS Research”
… Institute and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory hosted a webinar to showcase how researchers can gain access to the Advanced Photon … something that any of the user facilities would cover. Q6: How can I maximize my chance for success? A: Reach out ahead …
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Climate Change Threatens Base of Polar Oceans’ Bountiful Food Webs
… As warm-adapted microbes edge polewards, they’d oust resident tiny algae. The cold polar oceans give rise to some of the largest food webs on Earth. And at their base … without a defined nucleus). Colder waters nearer the poles, however, tend to favor eukaryotes ( microorganisms with a …
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JGI Announces 2026 New Investigator Portfolio
… Pictured from left: [Top row]: Emily G. Aguirre, Shauna M. Bennett, Laura Bogar, … Lisa Kappel, Gayan Kariyawasam; Ákos T. Kovács. Elina Laanto, Rose A. Marks, Daniel Mok, Elise Morrison, Jake Nash, Reuben J. Peters, Morito Sakuma; [Bottom row]: Haley M. Sapers, Nadia Shakoor, …
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JGI User Executive Committee Expands
… where his group focuses on interactions underlying plant adaptation in different environments. He’s been involved in … he’s interested in finding ways to boost visibility of the CSP to encourage more plant proposals and provide feedback … in understanding which processes change biodiversity, and how these changes affect the dynamics and functioning of …
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JGI Accepts 17 Proposals for Community Science Program
… portfolio of approved proposals highlight biodiversity and how ecosystems are adapting to stresses. A total of 17 proposals have been approved through the annual Community Science Program (CSP) call of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint …
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UC Merced Interns Reflect on Their JGI Summer Projects
… with JGI scientists on research projects that contribute to the larger mission of the U.S. Department of Energy. … JGI also hosted events to enable students to showcase their work and even a celebratory toast at the end … the short videos highlighting the exciting work done by the 2020 cohort of JGI-UC Merced interns .   by: Ashleigh Papp …
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User Executive Committee Charter
… and the annual user meeting. The UEC also acts as a liaison to the user community and the broader scientific community … UEC responsibilities include: Make recommendations to the JGI regarding calls for proposals, including focus … and concerns; Provide feedback and make recommendations on how the JGI Science Programs can best support the user …
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