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… to a new ecological habitat. The Science By comparing genetic information from similar organisms, researchers have … plant mass for conversion to sustainable, alternative biofuels and bioproducts. This study lends insights on how the … than its partner brown rots. The team’s results reflect the evolutionary gains and losses of S. lacrymans var. lacrymans …

… With a new methodology, scientists are now getting more complete genomic results from single cells. The Science Studying the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the … it’s difficult to link the connections to them from the genetic elements that scientists have found, e.g. plasmids …

… A new view into a symbiosis could offer benefits to address climate … for tuning this symbiosis. “Those are great candidates for genetic engineering. Our hope is that the community at large … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRISPR and … is a technique researchers can use to integrate large genetic payloads directly into diverse microbes. Combining … The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Sequence-based studies — from metagenomics to single-cell work — have quickly accelerated understanding of giant viruses. The Science In the last thirty years, in … methods, researchers have shed light on the genetic makeup of new giant viruses. This review highlights …

… Do metabolic pathways from engineered yeasts still work in cell-free environments? (Spoiler: Yes.) Think of cells as tiny factories: within their walls they have … the yeasts received fine-tuning of gene expression through genetic rewiring with CRISPR-Cas9 that enhanced their …

… Large-scale comparative analysis leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel secondary … metabolites for multiple applications. Despite advances in sequencing technologies and computational methods in the … in accordance with the JGI data use policy. “I felt it is important to acknowledge the significant efforts to collect …

… Dr. Eloe-Fadrosh joined the JGI in 2014 to pursue her research interests in … Her current research focuses on leveraging thousands of metagenomic datasets from host-associated and … Fellow at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as part of the Marine Microbiology Initiative. She conducted her …

… A preview of how large-scale single cell genomics complements metagenomics studies. The … that species specific sets of single cells harbored mobile genetic elements that were missed within paired metagenome … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… The Department of Energy's Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program was developed to meet the Nation's growing need for science and technology professionals with advanced computer skills. During the summer …

… Pictured from left: [Top row]: Romy Chakraborty, Dawn Chiniquy, Anne Glaesener, Steven Hallam, Marc Hanikenne, … Setsuko Wakao, Meng Wang, and Allison Werner.   A total of 20 proposals were selected by the Joint Genome Institute … (TMF) for their collaborative user program. The portfolio of research proposals integrates genomics with nanoscale …