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… (KBase), the National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC), and Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area are also co-located in the … for a sustainable bioeconomy. Mission  As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility, we provide … of products, making data easier to access and use, and by investing in the latest advanced genomic capabilities to …

… After studying the mechanism of action of antifungal natural products and their derivatives during … Tanja Woyke is the Microbial Science Program Head as well as our Deputy of User Programs. Click to learn more about the program's … The Deputy of User Programs provides direction, leadership and …

… Pictured from left: [Above] Hanin Alzubaidy, Markus Covert, Sheel C. Dodani, Kathryn … Joint Genome Institute (JGI) accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from scientists who … rare earth elements and other high-value resources. Enabled by the capabilities and expertise within the JGI, these …

… Monitoring Inter-Organism Interactions Within Ecosystems Latest portfolio of approved proposals highlight biodiversity and how … of California, Berkeley aims to redesign and engineer algae by identifying the algal regulators that could boost lipid …

… [Pictured from left to right are: [Above] Sara Branco, Asdrubal Burgos, Posy Busby, Hao Chen, Jay Chen, Maureen Coleman and Hugh Cross; [Below] Zac Freedman, Martin Jonikas, Lotus Lofgren, Fumito Maruyama, Lauren Stadler, Tingting Xiang and …

… The latest edition of the JGI Progress Report highlights notable research and scientific collaborations in 2018. The cover is an image … lake east of California’s Yosemite National Park, taken by JGI’s own Jon Bertsch. Microbes isolated from Mono Lake …

… Science The Arctic microalga Plocamiomonas psychrophila can thrive in changing conditions. A recent study shows that … last 40 years, summer sea ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 30% in terms of quantity and thickness. Replacing older, thicker ice with …

… uses traditional cultivation methods along with microscopy and genomics to study endosymbiotic associations within … microbial eukaryotes. He hopes to broaden our understanding of the roles these associations play in the evolutionary history of life. …

… a protein , PtrbHLH011, within poplar involved in plant growth, lignin production, and disease resistance.  The … Described as the “DOE Tree,” poplar is considered one of the  Flagship Plants for the U.S. Department of Energy … be hybridized to produce desirable traits.  Partly enabled by the JGI  Community Science Program New Investigator …

… interested in the interactions between microbial life and environment, and using metagenomics to study these complex natural … places that are considered to be inhospitable to humans are of particular interest. Matt also supports various CSP and …

… Tracking evolution of symbiotic lifestyles across multiple fungal lineages. The Science By comparing 135 fungal sequenced genomes, researchers were able to carry out a broader analysis than had ever been done before to look at how … The project was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Yeast strains engineered for the biochemical conversion of glucose to value-added products are limited in chemical output due to growth and viability constraints. Cell extracts provide an … format for chemical synthesis in the absence of cell growth by isolating the soluble components of lysed cells. By …