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… a microbial mat. The Science In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among viruses that infect them. But what trends govern those … they were predicted to simply abide inside their hosts. The Impact Microbial mats are wildly prevalent, containing an …

… The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest their last leafy meal. In their evolutionary history, these fungi branched off early from aerobic … dozens of complex natural products, including new ones. The Impact In the past, natural products have been an important …

… Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( … precursors into a bonanza of diverse structures. The Impact Zealexins belong to a class of chemicals called … AFRI (1758976 to A.H. and E.S.) for sesquiterpenoids, National Science Foundation Plant-Biotic Interactions Program …

… single-cell work — have quickly accelerated understanding of giant viruses. The Science In the last thirty years, in environments all over the world, scientists have discovered … bioinformatics have sped up the study of giant viruses. The Impact In their existence as large, cosmopolitan, and …

… Educational training technologies provide opportunities for students and professors alike The Science In  PLoS Pathogens , a team of … in fungal biology, bioinformatics, and genomics.  The Impact For decades, the Department of Energy (DOE) has … and developmental support from KBase (The Department of Energy Systems Biology Knowledgebase). Myco-Ed is …

… his backyard in Tennessee — the birds are chirping and a soft breeze ripples through the trees in his backyard. … fundamentally meaningful given its relevance to the global climate change crisis. And, it’s an opportunity to contribute to the …

… By characterizing the structure and function of a methylthio-alkane reductase system, researchers … avenues for using bacteria to produce ethylene and more.  Microbes excel at recycling the abundant miscellanea of … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… recognize that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their local … crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … information has allowed the research team to associate climate adaptations with switchgrass biology, information …

… JGI researchers nearly tripled the available fungal mitochondrial genome data, unlocking new potential for AI-driven studies of energy metabolism. The Science Researchers produced … , the JGI’s web portal for fungal genome data.   The Impact This dataset gives researchers a new foundation for …

… the fourth Director in its 27-year history. He has a wealth of managerial experience from almost 20 years in the … private sector, as well as research expertise in secondary metabolites and synthetic biology. Dr. Mouncey has a … focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel production organisms and fermentation processes for …

… uses single-cell genomics and metagenomics to explore how microbes influence people and the environment. This includes studying the diversity, physiology and community ecology of microbes sampled from the natural environment. …

… Over the course of the summer, the JGI-UC Merced Genomics Internship paired … opportunities in fields ranging from plant-microbe interactions to functional genomics. Hear from five of the Summer 2019 interns, who briefly shared their …