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… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, researchers have new insights … cycle carbon in changing conditions. The products of photosynthesis are easy to point out. Plants, algae and … facilities that we worked with are cutting edge in terms of analysis and the fascinating results that we managed to …

… You, Yong Zhang and Zhiping Zhong. (All images courtesy of the researchers) Each year, the JGI searches for novel … explore microbial and plant interactions across unique ecosystems, from alpine soils to tropical glaciers.  Proposals are accepted …

… data portal allows anyone to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae. The Science Interested in the … proteins. PhycoCosm’s built-in connection to the DOE Systems Biology Knowledgebase (KBase) also allows … microbial and metagenome datasets, MycoCosm for comparative analysis of fungal genomes, and Phytozome for comparing …

… For the Joint Genome Institute, the end of 2018 was marked by a celebration of contributing over one “petabase” – a quadrillion … JGI supports, include JGI’s emerging leadership role in a Microbiome Data Science effort (pages 37-39) and the …

… get any sunlight, and yet they still support a unique array of microorganisms adapted to living in extreme conditions. … survive in very hot, high-pressure and chemically-rich ecosystems. This means they hold clues for understanding how … metagenomic sequencing to the study as well as  genome analysis, providing authors a more complete picture of the …

… from The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan studying how virus infections cause significant … infections can affect the interactions within their ecosystems. Summary Microbes drive the energy and nutrient … was done by the JGI, and proteomics and metabolomics analysis and microscopy at EMSL. The team infected the …

… still work in cell-free environments? (Spoiler: Yes.) Think of cells as tiny factories: within their walls they have … would be transformative at industrial scales. “Cell-free systems have been really powerful at finding ways to … “But this has been done most commonly in bacterial-based systems, and so one of the things that I think is so special …

… their work delivered during the 5th anniversary celebration of the internship program. Candace Cole, UC Merced JGI … : Ben Cole & Axel Visel, Genomics of Plant-Microbial Interactions “The summer internship has further confirmed by … Mo Kaze, UC Merced JGI Mentor : Susannah Tringe, Microbial Systems Group “Everyone here is very kind and really open to …

… Genome annotations of two C. citriodora subspecies broaden understanding of the … abundant in the drier parts of Australia with lower quality soils and even in the desert areas with poor rainfall. That … also thrive in areas that receive a lot of rain.  Previous analysis of the E. grandis reference genome, an …

… After studying the mechanism of action of antifungal natural products and their derivatives during … at the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2004. The main object of her research was the symbiont community of a gutless … is the Microbial Science Program Head as well as our Deputy of User Programs. Click to learn more about the program's …

… An article summarizing the field of viral metagenomics, authored by JGI researchers Lee … piece was written by Call, a postdoctoral fellow in the JGI Microbiome Data Science Group led by Kyrpides. Since early … think of – animal intestines (including humans), grassland soils, even deep-sea hydrothermal vents – and …