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… improved genome assembly to support targeted tree breeding for the bioeconomy.   The Science Researchers report a new reference genome for eucalyptus in the July edition of the journal G3 Genes | … South African team collected the plant tissues. DNA and RNA sequencing were conducted by the JGI, along with genome …

… to tackle when it comes to breaking down a plant for energy: Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, … naturally modifying lignin.  The Impact Traditional methods for breaking down biomass use aerobic methods (those using … for lignin deconstruction. (The JGI also conducted RNA sequencing and alignment to the reference fungal  genome . …

… challenges, characterizing viruses is a key step. For decades, though, many viruses have been somewhat … conditions and a specific microbial host to replicate. Sequencing genetic material directly from samples sidesteps … & Microbiomes database to include a dedicated section for viruses, so researchers around the world would have …

… the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2010. As the Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and … in Hanover, Germany, where he developed novel tools for large-scale in situ gene expression analysis in … novel computational and experimental sequence-based methods for elucidating the gene regulatory landscape of vertebrate …

… in early fungi and discovered genes that are critical for this process. The Impact In the absence of the … the parasite first needs to secure its own transmission before working with the host. Using the mutualistic … (Rm) and Burkholderia endobacteria, a collaborative effort led by researchers at Cornell University and scientists …

… fresh organic carbon which can serve as a food source for other microbes into the environment. Summary In J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” the Hornburg fortress had withstood all attacks – until the Battle of … Their genomes include short DNA sequences that code for CRISPR systems, which help bacteria resist foreign …

… biosphere), including the global carbon cycle. The JGI is sequencing large numbers of microbes and microbial … could help researchers better understand the factors controlling microbial symbiotic relationships. Summary Symbiotic … of an obligate symbiont—entirely dependent on the other for required nutrients—is genome size. The obligate …

… ( Glycine max ) also has the advantage of reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer. These impressive environmental and … up with him recently. “So, there’s going to be a need for these biofuels and that’s a good niche market for … was just like rediscovering genetics, with the evolution of sequencing technologies and the evolution of …

… The 500 species described within the group are responsible for roughly two-thirds of antibiotics, and a deeper … key to discovering new antiviral medicines and treatments for infectious disease. Streptomycetes are also abundant in … It is the largest genus within Actinobacteria and therefore a cornerstone of ActinoBase,  a public platform built …

… of 250 plant genomes and has been under active development for over 5 years, provides users with the genome browsers, … attempted to make sure users will continue to have straightforward access to all the data in Phytozome v12, and that … bookmarked v12 links (e.g., to gene reports and organism information pages) will be seamlessly forwarded to Phytozome …

… projects. Through the Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science (FICUS) program, two Department of Energy … DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI)—have selected 11 proposals for support from 53 received through a joint research call. … selected with four focused on biofuels and bioproducts. For example, Sabeeha Merchant of the University of …

… a chemical and biological engineer at the University of California Santa Barbara. So plants don’t break down without a … that biomass could serve as the starting material for a wide range of fuels and chemicals. To get to that … enzymes. They found many enzymes that outperformed industry standards.  A year later, her team used …