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… genomic biodiversity. Using publicly available genome sequence data generated over the past three decades, their … still unknown. “We took a deep dive into over 1.8 million bacterial and archaeal genomes to see how much of their … within the JGI’s Microbiome Data Science group. “Turns out that despite all the genomes we've sequenced, we've only …
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… change with the seasons. The Science Light-harvesting bacteria (phototrophs) in Antarctica’s Ace Lake defy the … a reliance on photosynthesis to maintain nutrient cycling that evolved separately from other similar systems, and … is a strong chemical and salinity gradient — and green sulfur bacteria, Chlorobium , blooms. The specific mixture …
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Miscanthus sequence offers insights into benefits of polyploidy and perenniality. The Science A reference genome sequence and genomic toolkit for the perennial grass … tetraploid, with four sets of chromosomes; the study showed that these sets descend from two now-extinct progenitors. …
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… vents are ocean-floor openings in the Earth’s crust that emit hot, mineral-rich water. These vents are too deep … and repair themselves or eliminate waste. The Impact The bacteria, archaea and other microorganisms of the microbial … degrees Fahrenheit. The minerals in these fluids include sulfur, iron and copper. Larger organisms like shrimp and …
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