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…   Later this year, Ian Rambo, a graduate student in Brett Baker’s lab at the University of Texas at Austin, … the SCGSR research experience was “an ideal opportunity for me to get real-world experience.” As he finalizes his …

… During the summer of 2021, 13 interns from UC Merced spent eight weeks working virtually with JGI mentors to investigate rigorous research … in professional development enrichment activities. For some students in the 2021 cohort, this was their first … Blurring the Line Between Plasmids and Phages …

… Tracking evolution of symbiotic lifestyles across multiple fungal … to carry out a broader analysis than had ever been done before to look at how multiple forest fungi have independently evolved to establish … Genomics Initiative (CSP # 305), Metatranscriptomics of Forest Soil Ecosystems project (CSP # 570) and the 1000 …

… Select interns look back on meaningful lessons from their summer … next generation of STEM professionals. Students can apply for internships and work onsite with an experienced … while Oliver Benelli applied through the University of California's  CalTeach initiative. During their time at the …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help improve crop yields.  The Science The … advances in sequencing technologies applied to the effort. The Impact Found on all continents, including … Grant, Sigma-Xi Grant-In-Aid of Research, and Society for the Study of Evolution Rosemary Grant Award to S.B.C.; …

… Analysis reveals the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, the Environmental Protection … The work (proposal:  10.46936/10.25585/60000717 ) conducted by the U.S. … Partial support was provided by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) (5P20RR016480-12) and the …

… 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 … rot Serpula lacrymans towards breaking down plant mass for conversion to sustainable, alternative biofuels and …

… Analysis of haloarchaeal metagenomes broadens understanding of Antarctic biogeography. The Science Haloarchaea … cycles, and possibly cold-temperature enzymes for biotechnological use. Summary Conditions such as extreme … This work was supported by the Australian Research Council …

… Educational training technologies provide opportunities for students and … , a team of faculty and researchers describe a workforce development program for higher education that develops … National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network for Undergraduate Biology Education (Award # 2418285) and …

… For the first time, a team analyzes the transcriptomes of a lichen fungus and … The Science The humble lichen is a superorganism: one being that is actually comprised of two (or more) … that colonizes Brock and gives him super strength. For lichen, the partnership is more commonplace — though …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … in soil health through nitrogen-fixation and holds clues for maximizing soybean, the common bean’s close relative, as … P. vulgaris on Phytozome … Plant Datasets …

… 2023 marked a decade since the inception of the flagship internship program … the DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) and University of California (UC), Merced. What started with 2 interns in the … the Lab. “This project represents part of our long term efforts to contribute towards a diverse workforce and …