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The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest … fungal species has revealed, for the first time, that this group is unexpectedly powerful: they can whip up dozens of … work shows that anaerobic fungi might be a new source of novel compounds to help bolster the bioeconomy. Summary A …

… genomic approach to bioprospecting. The Science One of the most vital pieces of equipment for fly fishing is a … community from geothermal hot springs, they uncovered a novel cellulose-degrading bacterium typically found in low … caught several microbes from known cellulose-degrading groups, the researchers also hooked and were able to …

Guiding Principles All staff members of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) commit to … In working toward a shared vision with members of the JGI advisory committees, we welcome and encourage …

… (Trillions) Operating Hours Goal Actual Total* Actual % of Goal Goal (hours)** Actual Total Actual % Goal FY 2025 … platforms. **Operating Hours target is based on 98% of the total available hours.   FY 2024 DOE Metrics There … (Trillions) Operating Hours Goal Actual Total* Actual % of Goal Goal (hours)** Actual Total Actual % Goal FY 2024 …

… a microbial mat. The Science In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among viruses that infect them. But what trends govern those … characterize viral-host interactions. The team discovered that the mat’s viruses specialize to single …

… the JGI in 2017 to lead viral genomics research as part of the Metagenome Program. His responsibilities include the development of novel computational tools to identify virus sequences, the … Dr. Roux established and currently leads the Viral Genomics group at the JGI to further explore the ecological and …

Below is a brief description of the process needed to prepare and ship samples for … sample QC requirements and protocols Obtaining DNA and RNA of suitable quantity and quality has been the rate-limiting … step for many projects at the JGI. The quality of the starting material is one of the greatest predictors …

This group is responsible for institutional strategic planning, talent management, and convening of advisory committees to guide the direction of programs and initatives to enhance the JGI’s preeminence …