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… the nutritional association between mycorrhizal fungi and tree roots as well. This might be one of the key physiological …

… from environmental samples — to identify over 27,000 microbial genes. These genes were identified based on their …

… and its close relative  Populus trichocarpa,  or the poplar tree, are potential biofuel feedstocks of interest to the … which would enhance the biosafety of genetically engineered trees. Summary The shrub willow differentiates into males …

… birds are chirping and a soft breeze ripples through the trees in his backyard. Originally from northern California … their research related to how bacteria that colonize the roots of sphagnum work to transfer their thermotolerance … of biology and computer science, to reveal clues about how microbial and bacteria communities influence the …

… was recognized for “advances in sequence-based studies of microbial assemblies, revealing the roles of microbial communities in carbon cycling, in interactions … JGI’s deputy for user programs. She also leads the JGI’s Microbial Systems group. The award ceremony was held January …

… diversity by sequencing genomes from across the fungal Tree of Life, but they also highlight the corresponding need …

… example, Schmutz noted, specific genes of interest could be associated with a plant’s sex. One outcome could be …

… The first step in the deadly dance between a virus and microbial cell is an embrace. For a virus with a “head-tail” … on its tail fibers to latch onto a specific target on the microbial cell’s membrane. Two decades ago, a team … diversity quickly, allowing these viruses to target new microbial prey. The Impact This research provides a much …

… in coastal sediments,” said Woyke, who also heads the JGI’s Microbial Program and is one of the article’s senior … paradigm of what constitutes a bacterial cell and advances microbial research.” One Giant Bacterium, Multiple Research …

… more ingredients With knowledge of the genes and enzymatic activity of the MAR system, the North team had a clear …

… adapt from marine to hypersaline conditions by studying the microbial communities in Antarctic lakes, some of which have … haloarchaea and the structure and extent of the Antarctic microbial pan-genome. Since these microbes thrive under … understanding their adaptations offers insights into microbial evolution, as well as how Antarctic microbial …

… Microbial communities living near hydrothermal deep-sea … these vents, and underwater volcanoes,  researchers studied microbial communities across five oceanic regions. In doing … The bacteria, archaea and other microorganisms of the microbial communities around these vents survive in very …