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… for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRISPR and … to integrate large genetic payloads directly into diverse microbes. Combining CRAGE with CRISPR provides researchers …

This shorter episode is about a tiny, single-celled alga – Chlamydomonas reinhardtii – that’s managed to have a big impact. UC Berkeley plant biologist Sabeeha Merchant explains why she works on … in the Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division of the Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area.] …

…   Join the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) for “Empowering Automated Laboratories: … to stay informed … The JGI and EMSL are U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national scientific user …

In our warming world, we’ll need corn, sorghum and other crops to grow well in worse conditions: with more heat, less water … less fertilizer. Grasses do better in these conditions, so plant biologists James Schable, Guangchao Sun and Vladimir …

Jan. 12 workshop: The Rapidly Expanding Genomics of Algae   With advances in genomics … of the wider genomics community. Jan. 13 workshop: BER Plant Genomic Science In this workshop, we will present …

Since 2019 Dr. Blaby heads the DNA synthesis platform at the … National Laboratory where he focused on functional genomics of phototrophs. Through this and post-doctoral positions at … Award for Research Excellence … Education … Selected Publications … Awards and Honors …

Her current research focuses on leveraging thousands of metagenomic datasets from host-associated and … and characterize genomic information from uncultivated microbes and viruses. Prior to joining the JGI, she was a … Futures … Metagenome Science Program … Education … Selected Publications … Awards and Service …

Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat … The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest … compounds may also be involved in how the fungi metabolize plant biomass, which could inform how scientists can more …

What grass is a prized ornamental and a bioenergy plant? Meet Miscanthus , an attractive addition to your garden and a potential fuel for the future. But, to be competitive in the market, both energy policy and Miscanthus will need …

A preview of how large-scale single cell genomics complements metagenomics studies. The … between the analyzed community members. The Impact Though microbes help regulate the planet’s nutrient cycles and are …

JGI innovates protocol revealing how genetic variations in sequences affect traits. In a text file, the rows of letters A, T, C and G appearing over and over in a … species to answer questions about how they break down plant materials, which could be useful for industrial …

Puerto Nuevo is a small town along the Baja California coastline in Mexico. While conducting early field studies related … UC Merced graduate student Sabah Ul-Hasan and alumnus of the JGI-UC Merced Genomics Internship Program, first … has a number of applications, including pain relief. The microbes in cone snails may be involved in venom activity, …