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… Novel archaeal lineage found in Yellowstone may have been important in early … chain reaction technology that enables researchers to generating thousands to millions of copies of a particular … transcriptomics for microbial genomic activity (gene expression), and direct microscopy. Through the JGI’s …

… By characterizing the structure and function of a methylthio-alkane … an enzyme system that was previously only understood at a genetic level. Functional and structural experiments showed … convertible to ethylene, he began looking into the genetic foundations of what would become the MAR enzyme .  …

… the JGI’s 25th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Annual Meeting featured speakers who shared a look back at the JGI’s … on, from the myriad of omics analyses for understanding gene expression in plants and the environment, to the JGI’s …

… Accepted proposals emphasize JGI interests in algae and secondary metabolites. A total of 27 … and then use computational tools to analyze biosynthetic gene clusters and then develop them for a range of … proposals reflect JGI’s interest in algal research for bioenergy production and algae’s roles in nutrient cycling, …

… second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate … teems beneath your feet. Both bacteria and fungi have genes that can break down plant fibers. But are they both … (transcriptomes) from their soil samples. This gene expression dataset was particularly important for …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help improve crop yields.  The Science The … genomes’ metabolic pathways could lead to the discovery of genes that could be used for multiple biotechnological … fruit and seed yield. Conversely, some crops such as bioenergy sorghum may need sterile males; plant breeding …

… Congratulations to Jane Grimwood, who has been appointed the Loretta Purdy Spencer Chair in Genomics at the … the JGI. Building off this work, researchers at three DOE Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs) have expanded the network … Center), HudsonAlpha and the JGI also identified a gene related to seed dispersal in wild populations for the …

… around the country recognize that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their … is an ongoing collaborative effort to improve the emerging bioenergy crop switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), which has … to customize the crop for additional end products. The genetic diversity within this set of plants, each with a …