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… have successfully automated aspects of a commonly-used process for studying microbial communities, with … process — as well as a key way scientists study microorganisms. Because microorganisms live in complex … HT-SIP is a capability available to request through  the JGI proposal calls . …

… has supported over 250 projects since it started. At the JGI, Dr. Yoshikuni also manages the Synthetic Biology Pathway Engineering group. His research focus includes engineering of non-model yeasts for production … developing genome engineering tools for non-model organisms, modulating microbe-microbe and plant-microbe …

… This webinar focused on how the JGI employs single-molecule, long-read DNA sequences to aid … requires ~ 1.5-10 ㎍. Low-input protocols are continuously improved, but currently require input in the ~ 30 – … of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… genomics can add significant value to the other commonly used culture-independent sequencing approaches including … the planet’s nutrient cycles and are potentially of use in fields ranging from agriculture to biotechnology and … the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at …

… a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays … genes encoding these enzymes to another plant, such as  Sorghum bicolor — a  candidate bioenergy feedstock and  JGI Flagship Plant — could produce at least 15 zealexins. …

…   To understand virus-host dynamics, computation helps fill in what cultivation can’t. The Science At first, viruses are merely toolkits. To do anything, they must find a … bacteria, millions of  microbes govern ecosystems. These organisms carry out important environmental processes like  …

… summarizing the field of viral metagenomics, authored by JGI researchers Lee Call,  Stephen Nayfach and  Nikos … have been forced to confront the awesome power that viruses have to affect nearly every aspect of our daily lives.  But for researchers who study viruses that infect organisms much smaller than humans, like bacteria, this …

… vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too … sunlight, and yet they still support a unique array of microorganisms adapted to living in extreme conditions. At these … the communities studied. The datasets are available on the JGI’s  Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes (IMG/M) …

… boggy wetlands produces an estimated 5% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding how sphagnum, a primary … their role as carbon sources. Summary Sphagnum, a genus of just under 400 mosses that can carry up to 25 times … Hummocks and hollows flow like hills and valleys, on a smaller scale. Depending on the species, some sphagnum may …

… genome recovery from metagenomes. The Science Through the JGI’s Emerging Technologies Opportunity Program (ETOP) , … The work aligns with the ETOP mission of providing JGI users with the most current technology and expertise in … and soil from the Angelo Coast Range Reserve in California. Using DAS Tool on data from soil samples, researchers were …

… Program presents… Eyes on the Prize – Launching & Sustaining Startups in Synthetic Biology Who’s Invited? All Berkeley Lab Employees and Affiliates. When: August 29th, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Panel discussion, Q&A followed by: 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Hosted Hoppy …