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… For the first time, a team has comprehensively described … a microbial mat. The Science In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among viruses that infect them. But what trends govern those virus-host interactions? Do generalist viruses run rampant, capable of infecting …

… the microbial community involved in a bioremediation effort. The Science In 1999, the Environmental Protection … PCE (perchloroethylene) found its way into the groundwater of several communities in New Mexico via leakage from a … and Liability Act (CERCLA) was enacted by Congress in 1980 for Superfund sites which are hazardous waste areas that …

… to a new ecological habitat. The Science By comparing genetic information from similar organisms, researchers have gained … plant mass for conversion to sustainable, alternative biofuels and bioproducts. This study lends insights on how the … Research Council, the Swedish Agricultural Sciences and FORMAS, and the UK Natural Environment Research Council. The …

… they’d used metagenomics to identify over 27,000 microbial genes. The data from that study is now used across California State University campuses for biotechnology education as part of a course-based undergraduate resource experience. Hear …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main … to tackle when it comes to breaking down a plant for energy: Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, … JGI data portals and pipelines helped identify potential genes responsible for lignin deconstruction. (The JGI also …

… from single cells. The Science Studying the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the microbiome of the earth, but most … it’s difficult to link the connections to them from the genetic elements that scientists have found, e.g. plasmids …

… -- copy to summary above^ as well ] The Science The recipe for growing algae as a source of sustainable biofuels seems fairly simple: place these … stresses, and its transcriptome to learn more about which genes expression patterns. The analysis led to the … National Renewable Energy Laboratory, operated by Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, for the U.S. Department of …

… A two-day kick-off meeting held at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory … from the ACTIVE SITES Research Center (ACSI), the Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU) of the University … biology, omics, and big data science, machine learning for experimental science, energy conversion and water …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a … challenges, characterizing viruses is a key step. For decades, though, many viruses have been somewhat … and a specific microbial host to replicate. Sequencing genetic material directly from samples sidesteps these …

… less than previously believed.  The Science Eelgrass, one of the most abundant plants in the ocean, originated in Japan before spreading around the globe. Now, scientists have shed … a timeline like this, researchers would normally craft a genetic clock based on its divergence with a  different …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a … ( Glycine max ) also has the advantage of reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer. These impressive environmental and … of Missouri said he and his colleagues had identified 1,110 genes involved in lipid metabolism.  “There’s still a lot of …

… Genome Institute in 2016 and is leading the New Lineages of Life Group. His research is focussed on the discovery of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and … discovery pipeline and enrichment metagenomics for terrestrial protists. These approaches enable novel …