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… to enable great science that will help solve energy and environmental challenges. Chlamydomonas is a single-celled … to those who study it) a powerful reference organism for studying photosynthesis and cell motility. It’s also a … sequences have been cited in almost one-fourth (23.8%) of publications focused on that specific algae. The reference …
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… This webinar focused on how the JGI employs single-molecule, … to aid with genome assembly and transcriptome analysis of microbial, fungal, and plant research projects. More … Input & sequencing Q(uestion): How much DNA is needed for “regular” vs the ultra-low input library creation …
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… corn variety and protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that maize … revealed that just a handful of enzymes are needed to transform zealexins and related precursors into a bonanza of … Terpenes are important in plant growth, defense, and environmental interactions, and also have industrial …
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… Streamlined genome with precise gene targeting transforms oil-producing alga into a powerful platform for … Plant Cell. Auxenochlorella is an allodiploid hybrid of two species, similar to a mule, but that is still able to … mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program to advance a …
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… Nov. 2: Getting Credit for Scientific Contributions of Any Size What is … establishing a professional presence through getting credit for any scientific contribution they make, whether as part …
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… Pictured is a timelapse of the Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) seen above is home to the DOE Joint Genome … researchers to solve the world’s evolving energy and environmental challenges. Mission The mission of the JGI …
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… Save the Date: March 16–18, 2027 The next JGI Annual Meeting will be held in March 2027 at the Oakland Convention Center. Check this page as further details become available. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates. … Stefani Ferreira , JGI Administrative and Logistics Support …
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… circle of researchers. That’s why each year we look for novel research projects — aligned with DOE missions and … of desert grasslands to the metabolic savviness of microbial ecosystems at the forest floor and along ocean … and the ways organisms can adapt to climate change and environmental disturbances. Proposals are accepted …
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… JGI researchers lend expertise to develop tools and data hub for NIH program. While the microbes in, on and around Earth … in developing and maintaining the JGI’s Integrated Microbial Genomics and Microbiomes (IMG/M) system. The … and analyses developed for JGI-enabled research involving environmental samples to help uncover the phylogenetic …
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… The PhycoCosm data portal allows anyone to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae. The Science … Understanding the genetic underpinnings responsible for these traits takes us closer to harnessing algae for … tools created by JGI researchers, including the Integrated Microbial Genomes and Microbiomes (IMG/M) system for …
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… Clarivate Analytics, formerly the IP & Science arm of Thomson Reuters, has … their 2019 list of Highly Cited Researchers , which includes 10 affiliated with the JGI . The 2019 list focused … Animal Science and Molecular Biology & Genetics categories Microbial Systems research group lead and User Programs …
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… Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression helps identify variants … approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of grey. The ability to fine-tune the … that were missed using traditional approaches. This novel form of intermediate expression, when used in addition to …
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