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… … DAN: You’re listening to the US. .Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s “Natural Prodcast,” a podcast about the science and scientists of secondary metabolism.  DAN: Hi again, and welcome to Episode 6 of Natural Prodcast. What you’re going to get here is the …

The Fungal & Algal Program explores the vast diversity of fungi and algae to unlock their potential for bioenergy, … and bioproducts. By sequencing and analyzing the genomes of these organisms, the program investigates the biological … into practical applications, including sustainable biofuels, biomaterials, natural products, and environmental …

… uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work … drive innovations that could advance our understanding of Earth’s ecosystems. … The Metagenome Program focuses on the high-throughput sequencing of microbial communities to uncover the complex interactions …

… users and their science including technical capabilities offered, proposal review procedures, and the annual user … recommendations to the JGI regarding technical capabilities offered, including areas where more or less capacity is … annual JGI User Meeting, as well as input on other aspects of the meeting such as duration, location, and cost; …

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 …

… analysis techniques to explore the vast and diverse world of microbes. Studying bacteria and archaea, including those … associated with microeukaryotes, enhances our understanding of terrestrial biogeochemical cycling and inter-organismal … microorganisms, by sequencing large populations of bacteria and archaea in their natural environments using …

Secondary Metabolites Program focuses on the exploration of secondary metabolites across bacteria, fungi, algae and … advantages to the organisms producing them, and are often involved in defense, nutrient acquisition and … their potential applications in the bioeconomy including biofuels, biochemicals and sustainable agriculture. … The …

… crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … collaborative effort to improve the emerging bioenergy crop switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ), which has established 10 … from half of the United States. As  reported January 27, 2021 in  Nature , the team led by researchers at the …