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… Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The … maize. By deciphering the zealexin synthesis pathway, this study makes it possible to harness the protective function … maize, which has been largely overlooked, according to the study’s senior author Alisa Huffaker, a biologist at the …

… fees: Regular attendees  (LBNL and external): $400  Industry: $450  Students and postdocs (including LBNL students and postdocs): $250      Hosted by the DOE … will be held on November 4 at the National Atomic Testing Museum at the Desert Research Institute. Metagenomic and …

… Mini-Metagenomics Approach Helps Identify Novel Archaeal … were then sequenced separately. From these samples, 111 metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) were recovered, most of … is typically observed, but to the “TACK” superphylum,” said study first author Bojk Berghuis. “This provided us with …

… Tracking evolution of symbiotic lifestyles across multiple fungal lineages. The Science By comparing 135 fungal sequenced … (Berkeley Lab). All of the fungal genomes used in the study are available on the JGI fungal portal  MycoCosm . The … The project was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… and leader of the Microscale Applications group. Before joining the JGI in 2010, he made the first ever measurements of in situ … Ph.D. in Marine Biology/Biochemistry, University of Delaware BA in … quantitative analysis strategy for stable isotope probing metagenomics. mSystems 8:e01280-22. Volland et al. 2022. …

… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science Shiitake mushrooms get their name from … the family tree for Lentinula. Within those samples, this study also tracks the enzymes these fungi use to break down … the GENOBIOREF (BIO2017-86559-R) project of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (cofinanced by FEDER …

… Chloroplast mimic a platform to capture and utilize carbon in a synthetic fixation cycle. The Science Chloroplasts are the factories in plant cells. Using photosynthesis, they take raw … can be further explored for novel functions. In the current study, the team combined the CETCH cycle with a …

… A “bait and hook” single-cell genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the most vital pieces of equipment … their functional roles in their community. This study shows how the function-driven, single-cell screen can … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… Knockout experiments showcase potential for engineering bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at Brookhaven … x-ray bioimaging experiments were conducted to study iron accumulation and cell wall structure in the … Research, as part of the Quantitative Plant Science Initiative (QPSI) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). …

… Panicum hallii genomes offer insights to drought tolerance. The Science Researchers have developed a genomic model to study drought tolerance in perennial grasses using Panicum … plant biomass into sustainable fuels for cars and jets. By studying a close relative model species like P. hallii , …

… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have … chemicals not typically found in oceans or soils.  A recent study published in  The ISME Journal     focused on a class … nitrogen, and break down organic and inorganic compounds. Studying their diverse metabolic capabilities offer insights …

… Data from marine heatwave event may foreshadow climate change impact on marine microbial communities. The Science A team of researchers … as “The Blob.” The event was recorded during a long-term study of microbial communities in the northeastern subarctic … Research (SCOR), the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute, an Office of Science User Facility, …