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… Machine learning methods were applied on sequenced fungal … genomes to classify gene families. The Science As a proof of concept, researchers developed an algorithm that … (Berkeley Lab), has generated a more accurate phylogenetic tree tracking the evolution of  Dothideomycetes …

… Monitoring Inter-Organism Interactions Within Ecosystems Latest portfolio of approved proposals highlight biodiversity and how ecosystems are adapting to stresses. A total of 17 proposals have been approved through the annual …

… A “bait and hook” single-cell genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the most vital pieces of equipment for fly fishing is a boxful of lures. Designed … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Knockout experiments showcase potential for engineering bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at … Described as the “DOE Tree,” poplar is considered one of the  Flagship Plants for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office …

… Interns contributed to a number of projects, from refining … at the bench to applying artificial intelligence to aspects of research questions Another intern summer has closed at …

… Panicum hallii genomes offer insights to drought tolerance. The Science Researchers have … feedstock with a complex genome with multiple copies of its chromosomes. Switchgrass has deep roots that allow it … The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help improve crop yields.  The Science The … genome . Now, high-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female plants, each representing a single … going to sell it, of course.” McDaniel’s lab predicts the decoded complex plant genomes will lead his team to a similar …

… Analysis reveals the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, … PCE (perchloroethylene) found its way into the groundwater of several communities in New Mexico via leakage from a … bioremediate toxic substances has led to the development of cost-effective environmental cleanup strategies. Summary …

… Novel archaeal lineage found in Yellowstone may have been important in early Earth conditions. The Science Through a combination of sequencing tools and techniques applied to samples … discovered and characterized a novel phylum-level lineage of archaea with at least two major subgroups dubbed …

… Microbial cells infected by viruses undergo metabolic reprogramming. The … from The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan studying how virus infections cause significant … metabolic changes they’ve undergone. The Impact The number of microbes in, on, and around the planet is an astronomical …

… 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 …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it comes to breaking down a … called lignocellulose, are the primary components of hardy cell walls. It’s the cellulose and hemicellulose …