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… In this episode, we peer into plant cells. Researchers are using measurements from single cells to understand which genes help plants grow, get nutrients, weather drought, and …

… Diatoms, a group of tiny algae, are also known as “living opals” because of the … beautiful properties of their silica shells. But what genes are responsible for such mesmerizing exteriors? …

… Analysis reveals the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, … PCE (perchloroethylene) found its way into the groundwater of several communities in New Mexico via leakage from a … microbial processes that support PCE biodegradation. The results demonstrate that it takes a (microbial) community to …

… to a new ecological habitat. The Science By comparing genetic information from similar organisms, researchers have … plant mass for conversion to sustainable, alternative biofuels and bioproducts. This study lends insights on how the … of the wood blocks than its partner brown rots. The team’s results reflect the evolutionary gains and losses of S. …

… A tall native plant of the North American prairie, switchgrass ( Panicum virgatum ) has long been a tantalizing potential biofuel feedstock. But switchgrass has a … traits — height, biomass, hardiness to cold, etc. — to its genes. The undertaking took shovels, trucks — and more than …

… Back in 2011, JGI-supported researchers published a paper in the … they’d used metagenomics to identify over 27,000 microbial genes. The data from that study is now used across … University campuses for biotechnology education as part of a course-based undergraduate resource experience. Hear …

… scientists are now getting more complete genomic results from single cells. The Science Studying the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the … it’s difficult to link the connections to them from the genetic elements that scientists have found, e.g. plasmids …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it comes to breaking down a … JGI data portals and pipelines helped identify potential genes responsible for lignin deconstruction. (The JGI also …

… di-GMP (Guanine Monophosphate) is found in nearly all types of bacteria and interacts with cell signaling networks that … part by a proposal to the DNA Synthesis CSP call , and the results are described in ACS Chemical Biology. Using … resonance energy transfer (BRET)-based biosensors. In general, CSL biosensors produce large signal changes, but …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … and a specific microbial host to replicate. Sequencing genetic material directly from samples sidesteps these …

… Congratulations to the proposers of the 19 proposals selected for the 2023 Community Science … Program call of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User … This year’s annual CSP call had five areas of emphasis: genes to function, plant and algal functional genomics, …

… The chromosome-scale genome sequence of trifoliate orange yields clues to disease-resistance that could prove fruitful for saving Citrus from greening disease. You’ve probably never … annotating and analyzing the genome in order to find the genetic traits responsible for  P. trifoliata ’s hardiness, …