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… tool that can help scientists engineer organisms for bioenergy applications. Cas9 needs guide RNA to lead it … , a team of researchers likewise honed their tool before felling their research problem: at a genetic level, how … Y. lipolytica work? The project was a multi-institutional effort led by then-graduate student Cory Schwartz and his …

… the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) have been recognized for outstanding achievements in science, technology, and … Science user facilities. The HPCwire Editors Choice Award for Best Use of HPC in Life Sciences went to the Berkeley … that supports “an unprecedented assembly of environmental microbiomes.” JGI’s Chief Informatics Officer  Kjiersten …

… revealed that just a handful of enzymes are needed to transform zealexins and related precursors into a bonanza of … the protective function of zealexins and related compounds for other plants, including those cultivated for bioenergy. The zealexin synthesis pathway may be …

… the SCGSR research experience was “an ideal opportunity for me to get real-world experience.” As he finalizes his … as a computational biologist. My primary future goal is to form a startup.” …

… in professional development enrichment activities. For some students in the 2021 cohort, this was their first … career enjoyed the chance to develop new skills needed for their PhD research. And for the first time in this program’s history, two interns … Evaluation of Binning Tools for Microbial Eukaryotes in Metagenomes …

… Ancient  Chloroflexota s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The … . Research shows that flagella were lost in other forms of  Chloroflexota that adapted to marine environments … understanding of how these bacteria evolved could help inform engineering microorganisms for biofuel production and …

… New studies show methanogenesis is not exclusively for Euryarchaeota. Atmospheric levels of methane, a potent … called methanogenesis. Methanogenic microorganisms therefore play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, and are of significant interest for their potential contributions to a sustainable …

… sorting (FACS) to sort cells into several small pools before sequencing to recover rare microbes. The technique was … paper, uncovering giant virus sequences in soil for the first time. A second approach known as DNA stable … Eloe-Fadrosh’s Environmental Genomics group, makes a pitch for readers to get involved in the developing field of virus …

… to carry out a broader analysis than had ever been done before to look at how multiple forest fungi have independently evolved to establish … Summary There are three types of fungal saprotrophs in the forest. White rot can break down the cellulose, … Genomics Initiative (CSP # 305), Metatranscriptomics of Forest Soil Ecosystems project (CSP # 570) and the 1000 …

… nearly 100,000 single root cells and combining the information with previously published datasets. The work was  … of single-cell datasets in plants and provides a foundation for still larger efforts in diverse plant species beyond models,” he said. Cole … address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit  …

… Understanding the genetic underpinnings responsible for these traits takes us closer to harnessing algae for bioenergy and the greater bioeconomy. By bringing … researchers, including the Integrated Microbial Genomes and Microbiomes (IMG/M) system for microbial and metagenome …

… metabolites and associated genes are great resources for bioremediation, new agricultural applications or … laboratories and plant biology courses across the globe for insights into reproductive, space and genome biology . … to generate high-quality genome assemblies and annotations for 35 species representing all major evolutionary lineages …