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… Ancient  Chloroflexota s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have … don’t have flagella, meaning they were lost in the evolutionary adaptation to marine environments. These … ) conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute …

… Leveraging massive comparative genomics to decode millions of mystery genes and lay a future-ready foundation     Over … Earth's fungal kingdom. The manuscript reviews about 200 publications linking evolutionary history and innovations … accompanied by hypotheses about fungal lifestyle and their roles in ecosystems.” The JGI's comprehensive genomic …

… Over the course of the summer, the JGI-UC Merced Genomics Internship paired six UC Merced students with seven JGI … interactions to functional genomics. Hear from five of the Summer 2019 interns, who briefly shared their …

… The US Department of Energy’s favorite tree is poplar. They’re the fastest growing trees in the Northern Hemisphere, making them … to making poplar an economical and sustainable source of energy and materials. …

… Researchers start pinning down how a fungal symbiont spurs growth of poplar, a potential biofuel feedstock.     The Science The fungus  Mortierella … the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) sponsored by the Office of Biological and Environmental Research at the …

… Analysis of haloarchaeal metagenomes broadens understanding of Antarctic biogeography. The Science Haloarchaea … their adaptations offers insights into microbial evolution, as well as how Antarctic microbial communities … (project 4031). The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… As part of the JGI’s 25th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Annual Meeting featured speakers who shared a look back at the JGI’s … legal and social affairs — before stepping into his role as program manager in 2006 when the JGI transitioned …

… Miscanthus  sequence offers insights into benefits of polyploidy and perenniality. The … models, Miscanthus has a large and complex genome whose evolutionary history and perennial lifecycle makes it … Innovation, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and …

… High-throughput stable isotope probing helps ID novel interactions between bacteria and fungi … The Science Researchers have successfully automated aspects of a commonly-used process for studying microbial … samples simultaneously. Soil microorganisms play a critical role in sequestering carbon and mitigating greenhouse gas …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … substances from the environment, viruses could play a role. “If you want to do anything with a microbiome — you …