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… Retracing how the dry rot Serpula lacrymans adapted to a new ecological habitat. The Science By comparing genetic information from similar organisms, researchers have gained … plant mass for conversion to sustainable, alternative biofuels and bioproducts. This study lends insights on how the …

… Select interns look back on meaningful lessons from their summer experiences at the JGI Berkeley Lab offers a variety of programs to help inspire and train the … next generation of STEM professionals. Students can apply for internships and work onsite with an experienced …

… Ms. Clarke joined the Lab in 2007 as the Sr. Human Resources Division Partner for the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and in 2017 joined … State University. Early on, Ms. Clarke knew the importance of understanding human and group behaviors as her role in HR …

… JGI User Executive Committee (UEC) : Roland Hatzenpichler of Montana State University, Teresa Pawlowska of Cornell … of members. Each of the researchers had particular reasons for wanting to serve on the UEC. Hatzenpichler, who studies … Pawlowska, who studies fungal-bacterial symbiotic systems, noted that she would like to help advance JGI …

… Biofuels and bioproducts are a way to kick our addiction to fossil fuels. In this episode, we peek into how scientists Aindrila … Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) , a JGI partner and one of the four US Department of Energy Bioenergy Research …

… characteristics — creating many different ways of processing nitrogen. To boost crops more efficiently in … back story — they rely on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are often … as a faculty affiliate in the Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division of Lawrence Berkeley National …

… and using metagenomics to study these complex natural systems. Microbial communities living in hard-to-reach … places that are considered to be inhospitable to humans are of particular interest. Matt also supports various CSP and FICUS user projects for the Metagenome Program. …

…   The JGI is excited to announce the 18 scientists selected for our 2025 Community Science Program Annual Call. These … to Antarctica’s photosynthetic mats — to reveal how these systems adapt and contribute to global biogeochemical … degradation.  “We are  very excited to see the outcome of the innovative research  being proposed by this year’s …

… On September 1, JGI held a JGI Engagement: Pro Tips for Successful Community Science Program (CSP) Applications Webinar inviting researchers to submit white papers to the CSP  … and relevance to the DOE’s mission.  Have someone proofread your proposal to make sure the goals, experimental …

… Kumar Gautam, Gareth Gillard, Audrey Goeckner, Jennifer Goff, Sarah Gonzalez Henao, Yang Hai, Julia G. Harenčár, … find a list of researchers whose proposals were accepted for 2026. With the JGI's resources, these researchers will … microbial and plant metabolism across diverse ecosystems — from Antarctic soils and Icelandic hydrothermal …

… Dr. Cole is interested in studying how plants interact with their environment. Prior to … plant roots, focusing on genetic components required for effective colonization. In addition, Dr. Cole is … University of California, San Diego (PhD, 2011) Rensselaer Polytechnic …

… As part of the JGI’s 25th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Annual … at the JGI’s history, from its beginnings in the sequencing for the Human Genome Project out to the future of the … as Jill Banfield and Jennifer Doudna ’s work leading to CRISPR-Cas9. Neither discovery could have been planned or …