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… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science Shiitake mushrooms get their name from the … this study also tracks the enzymes these fungi use to break down wood, and compares genetic diversity between cultivated … This research was supported by the NSF awards DEB- 1456588 to D.H. …

… Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression helps identify variants in yeast … to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene … They used combinations of single guide RNA, or a single RNA piece that recognizes a particular area in the DNA, to …

… Biofuels and bioproducts are a way to kick our addiction to fossil fuels. In this … the versatile bacterium Pseudomonas putida to break down biomass and help bring about a more sustainable, …

… Scientists find bee gut microbes have a division of labor when it comes to metabolizing complex … on their gut microbiota to produce these enzymes to break down polysaccharides. But scientists have wondered exactly … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of …

… Tracing gene regulatory networks in the model fungus  … . The Science A team led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley used a multi-omics approach to … and decide on the order in which this fungus breaks down plant cell wall materials including lignin, cellulose …

… We count on livestock for food and fiber, but raising these animals also produces an atmosphere-warming … come from gut microbes — the bacteria and archaea breaking down plant matter. So since 2010, the JGI has supported …

… Learn more about JGI’s  MycoCosm data portal , an interactive collection of sequenced fungal genomes, omics data and comparative … to the portal? Or any data and metadata dumps available to download? A: We have multiple ways for programmatic access … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of …

… Antarctic algae need their vitamins; zinc fuels some of their most important functions. Even in the chilly waters … proteins are important for primary metabolism such as photosynthesis and gene regulation.  Mock and his team then … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of …

… Since 2018, Mr. Wilson has served as the Systems Engineering Group lead.   The group … and supporting applications that span the lifecycle of activities at JGI - proposal submission and review, … approach, an ability to work with others to break down complex issues into achievable tasks, and an ability to …

… Tracking evolution of symbiotic lifestyles across multiple fungal lineages. The … of fungal saprotrophs in the forest. White rot can break down the cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in plant cell walls, while brown rot cannot break down the lignin but use cellulose. Finally, there are soil …

… Congratulations to the 2023 Highly Cited Researchers from the JGI … in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade” by … the discovery of anaerobic fungi’s ability to break down lignin , the hardiest of plant components and a key …

… new members to their User Executive Committee (UEC) – Jack Gilbert, Ashley Shade, and Jason Stajich! They join six … serving on the UEC – go here to view the full roster of members. Each of the researchers had their own reasons … 2023. With the election, the following UEC members stepped down at the end of their terms: Stephen Giovannoni, Timothy …