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… The 11th cohort of JGI-UC Merced interns pick highlights from their summer experiences. This … “ Exploring the epigenetic basis of pathogenicity in bacteria” Erika Maquiling : “Being a JGI intern means going …

… Trained on environmental data, a new JGI tool more accurately … genome discoveries. Unlocking the intricate details of life’s genetic blueprint has long been a significant … foundation models. However, the sheer vastness of microbial diversity is not covered by reference genomes.”  Most of the …

… The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help them digest their last leafy meal. In their evolutionary history, these fungi branched off early from … fungi synthesize molecules that are sources of new chemical diversity; the team identified what looked to be three …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … Schmutz explained, meaning the plant’s reduced genetic diversity makes it easier to genetically manipulate. One …

… Mr. Schmutz’s involvement with the JGI dates back to 1997, when he was … human chromosomes 5, 16, and 19. Following the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, he developed … assembly, and improvement strategies for de novo sequencing of eukaryotic organisms from simple yeasts to large …

… Specializing in mass spectrometry-centered projects, Dr. Bowen’s work focuses on developing high-performance computing workflows and integrating mathematics and chemistry for … BS – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Chemical Engineering Ph. D. – Arizona State University, Tempe, Chemical …

… Congratulations to Jane Grimwood, who has been appointed the Loretta Purdy Spencer Chair in Genomics at the … Biotechnology! Loretta Spencer served as a manyterm mayor of Huntsville, Alabama and is known for her contributions to … large-scale multi-institutional JGI projects and resulting publications that Grimwood contributed to include: A 2021 …

… than 20 UC Merced students have contributed to the research of 13 JGI scientists since the program’s inception. In 2014, JGI’s Zhong Wang and … in genomics, including JGI, is not representative of the diversity in the population, especially here in California. …

… a team has comprehensively described host-virus dynamics in a microbial mat. The Science In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among viruses that infect them. But … sample — a small proportion of the sample’s billions of bacterial and archaeal cells — and detected the virus in 34 …