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… help improve crop yields.  The Science The fire moss Ceratodon purpureus is a short plant with a complex genome . Now, … part of the flora, fire moss has adapted to conditions such as UV irradiation, heavy metal contamination, and … are often both surprised and pleased to learn the value of their item. Part of that pleasure comes from finally having …

… genome with precise gene targeting transforms oil-producing alga into a powerful platform for developing ​​bio-based industrial products.    The Science Scientists have fully decoded the genome of an oil-producing green alga, and demonstrated precise gene targeting in the genome in the …

… As set out in the JGI Five-Year Strategic Plan – “Beyond Basepairs, A Vision … and  Collaborative Genome Science” – through early introduction to the resources and disciplines advanced by the JGI, …

… The Sequence to Function: Applications and Analysis for the Future (SFA²F) meeting brings … discussions, workshops, and informal networking events. JGI will present both a genome center talk and a tech talk. …

… The PhycoCosm data portal allows anyone to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae. … roles in global carbon cycling, are sources of natural products, and have potential as biofuel feedstocks. … algae. Scientists can use PhycoCosm’s genome browser to see their favorite alga’s predicted genes and their …

… Recent study shows eelgrass has been around about 2.5 million years less than previously believed.  The Science … how eelgrass adapted and evolved throughout its history. Their research, published in  August 2023 in  Nature Plants … also shows the younger meadows in the Atlantic ocean are much less diverse than their Pacific Ocean ancestors — …

… Danielle operates the single-cell genomics pipeline for JGI collaborators. This work combines custom flow cytometric analysis, cell sorting, genome amplification, PCR screening, and 16S sequencing. She also develops …

… tools and analysis support for user science, with a focus on metagenomes. Passionate about automation and collaboration, she works to … reliability, thereby accelerating critical insights for the JGI User community. …

… bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) led a team that  identified a protein … within poplar involved in plant growth, lignin production, and disease resistance.  The Impact With increased … the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at …

… catch: SIP labwork and analysis can be very demanding.  The JGI offers SIP analysis to make these experiments accessible … multiple teams and analyses. This episode, Rex Malmstrom (JGI), and Roli Wilhelm (Purdue University), share a few … make this technique, SIP, more standardized -- more reproducible, more reusable, and more insightful, for the future …

… analysis to date of the modified DNA base 5mC variations in fungi. The Science Changing an A, C, T or G in a genome sequence can lead to changes in protein structures and functions, but the DNA bases themselves can also … organisms, 5mC is an important piece of how they regulate their genomes, but is not well understood in fungi. A team …