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… at virus infections. Their genomes include short DNA sequences that code for CRISPR systems, which help bacteria resist foreign genetic elements by incorporating short sequences from … identified. The JGI researchers surveyed publicly available data in the JGI’s  IMG/M database , information the Probst …

… Earth conditions. The Science Through a combination of sequencing tools and techniques applied to samples collected … chain reaction technology that enables researchers to generating thousands to millions of copies of a particular … transcriptomics for microbial genomic activity (gene expression), and direct microscopy. Through the JGI’s …

… that had in their genomes a surprising tool: a “diversity generating retroelement,” or DGR. The DGR could mutate the … has looked for DGRs in a broad range of publicly available datasets. They’ve discovered that DGRs are not only … but also surprisingly active. In viruses, DGRs appear to generate diversity quickly, allowing these viruses to target …

… brands can’t exist without cocoa According to the  International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), global cocoa bean … of chocolate for more than 100 years and one of the world’s largest buyers of cocoa, is collaborating with others to … Mars, Inc.-led consortium through the Cacao Genome Database project. The genome sequence was assembled by the plant team …

… data sharing policies fail to represent the needs of large parts of the user community. “Large sections of the … use-restricted data without contacting the lab that generated that data,” he said in his candidate statement. “I … He also wants to assist JGI in extending its activity-based cell sorting pipelines to further the link between …

… minerals in these fluids include sulfur, iron and copper. Larger organisms like shrimp and crabs also live near these … conditions. They identified 511 new or recently discovered genera of bacteria and archaea. Many of the samples shared a … (IMG/M) portal. The study,  published in the  Microbiome journal, broadens our understanding of the unique …

… a variety of programs to help inspire and train the next generation of STEM professionals. Students can apply for … researcher who serves as their mentor. By contributing to projects that will help them build skills and tools, they … to, like, go through working with data sets that are really large and all of that work just for, so far, results that …

… environments. He’s been involved in several plant genome projects through the Community Science Program. As a UEC … approved CSP New Investigator proposal to understand the genetic basis of fungal community assembly on dead wood … sorghum projects, specifically for generating libraries of large gene families to understand enzyme activity. As …