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… June 24-28: Module 2/Microbial Genomics & Metagenomics Workshop The workshop is addressed to students and professionals of biology, biomedical research, the health sciences …

… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights into how these ocean photosynthesizers cycle carbon in changing conditions. The … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science … Science is the largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to …

… The JGI was honored to host some of the brightest minds in genetics as part of our  2022 … well from across the globe via their laptops or even smartphones. This year’s three-day conference featured keynote … CRISPR-Cas9, Doudna said, may work better and be more cost-effective. “There are still a lot of unlocked questions to …

… By characterizing the structure and function of a methylthio-alkane reductase system, researchers … sulfur from gaseous organic sulfur compounds in the atmosphere.  Beyond bacteria, this enzymatic machinery has … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired CRISPR and … is the leading tool for accurately editing genomes, its effectiveness has historically been limited due to the lack … then employ CRISPR in a variety of microbial hosts. Summary Photorhabdus luminescens proves fatal to insects. It is …

… You, Yong Zhang and Zhiping Zhong. (All images courtesy of the researchers) Each year, the JGI searches for novel … the genomic dynamics of biofuel-producing fungi, the effects of biochar on rhizosphere microbiomes, and the metabolic pathways of algae. They …

… data from the 1000 Fungal Genomes project to form new connections between fungal guilds, genes and function. If a … registers the sound — one thing is for sure: there are lots of fungi around. Within a forest’s soil, hundreds of species … They store carbon and cycle key nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.  This way, the fungi of forest soils hold keys …

… An article summarizing the field of viral metagenomics, authored by JGI researchers Lee Call,  Stephen Nayfach and  Nikos Kyrpides , was  recently published … early 2020, people all over the world have been forced to confront the awesome power that viruses have to affect nearly …