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… Interns contributed to a number of projects, from refining lab protocols at the bench to applying artificial … and Identification of Mitochondrial Plasmids from DNA Sequence Moitrish Majumdar Mentors: Bikash Shrestha, …

… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have … Studying their diverse metabolic capabilities offer insights into how microbial processes might be harnessed for … ) conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (https://ror.org/04xm1d337), a DOE …

… last 15 years, Ray Turner has been one constant for the Joint Genome Institute. On July 1, 2020, that all changed. … of his tireless efforts to ensure the JGI’s integration into the Biosciences Area, the successful recruitment of a … the years. During your career, I witnessed you design and model what great research support is at the Laboratory.” …

… giant viruses that belong to the nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDV) supergroup. The expansion of the … for large and giant viruses offered the researchers insights into how they might interact with their hosts, and how those … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …

… of the University of California, Santa Barbara. They join eight other JGI users already serving on the UEC – go here to view the full roster of members. … in metagenomics and novel applications for long-read DNA sequencing. As a UEC member, Wilbanks will advocate for …

… The PhycoCosm data portal allows anyone to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae. The Science … that allows algal scientists and enthusiasts to look deep into more than 100 algal genomes, compare them, and … analyze gene expression from published experiments; study DNA methylation, which gives clues to how an organism may …

… genes respond to drought stress. The Science Fields of drooping stalks and cracked earth are becoming common images in many regions due to more extreme … certain diseases are well known to be partially due to the DNA sequence that makes up an individual’s genome. The genes …

… Collaboratory encourages user engagement. The Science In addition to the core set of "primary metabolites"—chemical compounds shared by most living creatures for energy, growth and reproduction—most … known as biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs.) As reported in the recent Database issue of the journal Nucleic Acids …

… , these environmental metagenomes began to offer a window into viral existence. Along with highlighting the viruses in … all over the world, including 3,908 isolate reference DNA viruses and 264,413 computationally identified viral … in soil microbiomes could allow for more accurate ecosystem modeling. In a different vein, characterizing CRISPR defense …

… fragments and data quality. The Science Through advances in sequencing technologies and computational approaches, … regulated by viruses in their environments. Environmental DNA sequencing can help scientist to recover the genomes of … picture of a virus, and for viruses that have integrated into the host genome, these sequences may be tainted by the …

… Database provides details on river microbes in 90% of US continental watersheds. The Science In a recent … do—can help researchers develop predictive watershed scale models to manage river ecosystems. One application for the … of watershed ecosystems, where rain or snow drain into such bodies of water before heading out to bays and …