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Genome analysis of ‘Candidatus Ancillula trichonymphae’, first representative of a deep‐branching clade of Bifidobacteriales, strengthens evidence for convergent evolution in flagellate endosymbionts
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A chromosome‐scale reference genome of trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) provides insights into disease resistance, cold tolerance and genome evolution in Citrus
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Directed Evolution of Flavin-Dependent Halogenases for Site- and Atroposelective Halogenation of 3‑Aryl-4(3H)‑Quinazolinones via Kinetic or Dynamic Kinetic Resolution
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Special Initiatives & Programs
Overview The JGI provides sequencing, synthesis, and targeted metabolomics support for DOE-BER funded awards, … methods for high-yield production of advanced biofuels that can be blended with existing transportation fuels. …
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From Competition to Cooperation
Tracking evolution of symbiotic lifestyles across multiple fungal lineages. The Science By comparing … how the mutualistic associations allow host plants, such as candidate  bioenergy feedstock crops, to acquire nutrients. …
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Inspiring STEM Careers Through a Hands-on Everglades Microbiome Study
Journal publication caps JGI pilot project with fledgling Florida … high school scientists. The Florida Everglades evokes images of fanboats skimming over swamps, while alligators … Biology class at Boca Raton Community High School. “I can’t thank JGI enough for being willing to take a risk on a …
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JGI Scientists Pen Genome Watch Articles
Tanja Woyke and other JGI researchers made their debut … to energy and the environment.” she says. “So, it’s quite a natural fit and a nice complement to the contributions from … Igor Grigoriev took readers on a quick romp through the  evolution and domestication of yeast , a model eukaryote. …
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Eelgrass Proves to Be Much Younger Than We Thought
Recent study shows eelgrass has been around about 2.5 million years less than … to providing a more detailed timeline of eelgrass’s evolution, the study also shows the younger meadows in the … a changing climate. Knowing more about how eelgrass evolved can help inform conservation efforts for at-risk …
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Tanja Woyke Awarded van Niel International Prize for Studies in Bacterial Systematics
Congratulations to Tanja Woyke, who has been awarded the van Niel International … Programs. Earlier this year, she was elected to the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM). She has led JGI’s …
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Evolution of a multi‐step phosphorelay signal transduction system in Ensifer: recruitment of the sigma factor RpoN and a novel enhancer‐binding protein triggers acid‐activated gene expression
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When “The Blob” Made It Hotter Under the Water
Data from marine heatwave event may foreshadow climate change … so do instances of extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts. Another one began in late 2013, when a … the G. Unger Vetlesen and Ambrose Monell Foundations, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, …
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Trent Northen
Dr. Northen is currently a Senior Staff Scientist at Berkeley Lab. Since joining … alignment of tandem mass spectra with statistical significance. SIMILE enables alignment of tandem mass spectra with … CL, et al. Anaerobic gut fungi are an untapped reservoir of natural products. Proceedings of the National Academy of …
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