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… Programs, he focuses on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives at the JGI. Dr. Visel received his … methods for elucidating the gene regulatory landscape of vertebrate genomes, which led to the discovery of thousands of genetic switches implicated in developmental …

… than 20 UC Merced students have contributed to the research of 13 JGI scientists since the program’s inception. In 2014, … Science Programs Deputy Axel Visel teamed with University of California (UC), Merced assistant professor Suzanne Sindi … could stay at the JGI for another 6 months! In a very short time his incisive questions, methodical …

… crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … reference sequence of the complex switchgrass  genome using samples collected at these gardens. Building off this … ago. As sequencing technologies have advanced, assembly and annotation of the genome sequence has improved in parallel. …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its reproductive machinery The Science To better … , is recognized as a mutualist, where both species of organism benefit from association, but was predicted to … was a likely key to this evolutionary transition. Using this model, researchers also generated the first …

… with their target genes. The Science Regulons are a group of genes that can be turned on or off by the same regulatory protein. Researchers demonstrated … sigma factors that initiate transcription in bacteria. Using this technology, which combines an in vitro …

… ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 30% in terms of quantity and thickness. Replacing older, thicker ice with … surface where algae grow. Armed with a better understanding of the alga’s stress resistance and ability to adapt to … to better manage the growth, yield and climate resilience of algae — for potential use as biomass or in biomass …

… and predictive biology, modeling and biodesign — questions of relevance to DOE’s Biological and Environmental Research … While applications will be accepted that address any aspect of these mission areas, priority will be given to projects that address the areas of special emphasis that are listed in the call and leverage …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … inhibit microbial methane production. Another effort is in using microbial understanding to formulate a vaccine for …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main … called lignocellulose, are the primary components of hardy cell walls. It’s the cellulose and hemicellulose … for breaking down biomass use aerobic methods (those using oxygen) to remove lignin and transform the remaining …

… . The Science Most species are diploids and have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In contrast, many crops have multiple sets of chromosomes (they are “polyploid”) and their complex … successfully assembled a first monoploid reference sequence using a targeted approach that focused on the gene rich part …

… A genetic architecture that is characteristic of the sex chromosomes of mammals is, for the first time, seen in a plant. The … the shrub willows through the  Community Science Program , using long-read sequencing to assemble the repetitive areas … This work was supported by the NSF Dimensions of Biodiversity Program (DEB-1542509 to S.D., DEB-1542486 to …

… April marks both the 50th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, and DNA Day on April 25. As both … to living on a changing planet. Mo Kaze is a University of California (UC), Merced graduate student working with  … Kaze took on the challenge of explaining her research using the ten hundred most commonly used words in the …