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… Streamlined genome with precise gene targeting transforms oil-producing alga … as a self-sufficient biotechnology. Overall, this work supports the mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) … support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (to SSM) for the work on  A. symbiontica (9203). RJC was supported …

… activity is focused on developing and implementing new technologies and methodologies that facilitate discovery of new secondary metabolites. Prior to joining the JGI, he … He is particularly interested in understanding how, when and why microbes decide to produce which metabolites. …

… seek to replicate themselves and spread from cell to cell. Two of the most common forms of MGEs are viruses and plasmids. They can be found in … called geNomad identifies and classifies MGEs based upon their gene content and their genetic sequences. The … Exascale Computing Project (17-SC-20-SC), a collaborative effort of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science and …

… Research in the Eloe-Fadrosh group focuses on using genome-resolved metagenomic approaches to identify and characterize genomic information from uncultivated microbes and viruses. We develop computational approaches to sift through … interactions, evolution, and adaptation, ultimately informing strategies for environmental monitoring, …

… Chloroflexota s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have discovered flagella in an unexpected place: hot spring-dwelling … . Research shows that flagella were lost in other forms of  Chloroflexota that adapted to marine environments …

… Hao Chen, Jay Chen, Maureen Coleman and Hugh Cross; [Below] Zac Freedman, Martin Jonikas, Lotus Lofgren, Fumito … and Sheree Yao. ] ] The JGI welcomed 14 scientists selected for our 2026 Community Science Program Large Scale call. … generate over a terabase of sequence. “We are thrilled to support this year’s CSP awardees as they embark on ambitious …

… P. psychrophila genes drive resilience when salinity fluctuates. The Science The Arctic microalga … manage the growth, yield and climate resilience of algae — for potential use as biomass or in biomass conversion to … moved to a lower-salinity environment with how a control group responded when moved to an environment of comparable …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great … challenges, characterizing viruses is a key step. For decades, though, many viruses have been somewhat …