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… to unlock their potential for bioenergy, environmental sustainability, and bioproducts. By sequencing and analyzing the genomes of these organisms, the program investigates …

Mini-Metagenomics Approach Helps Identify Novel Archaeal Methane Metabolism. Methane-producing archaea are estimated to produce 500 million tons of … to use billions of tons of the carbon dioxide trapped in biomass each year to do so. As such, they are considered …

… between fungal guilds, genes and function. If a tree falls in the forest — whether or not anyone registers the sound — one thing is for sure: there are lots of fungi around. Within a … as the climate warms. However, these are complicated interactions to untangle. Fungi work in cooperation to …

In this short video, UC Merced undergraduate and graduate students share how their summer internship experiences have influenced their careers in science. Hear more about what …

Do metabolic pathways from engineered yeasts still work in cell-free environments? (Spoiler: Yes.) Think of cells as tiny factories: within their walls they have …

… around the country recognize that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their local … are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying and breeding varieties that have high productivity …