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… This year’s list features 6,900 researchers working in 21 fields.  Congratulations to the  2022 Highly Cited Researchers from the JGI recognized for their “significant influence in their … applied metagenomic capabilities to  studying phytoplankton microbiomes  from polar and non-polar oceans.   The …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number … make it a viable candidate bioenergy feedstock crop. In 2018, the JGI had sequenced and assembled the genomes of two … has the community of switchgrass researchers grown. After almost two decades of research, switchgrass has become an …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a … relative of SOD is P. infestans , responsible for the mid-19th century Irish potato famine.   Shortly before the … the researchers engaged the DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI), with support of the US Department of Energy Office of …

… Over the course of eight weeks this past summer, 10 students from UC Merced worked closely with JGI scientists on research projects that contribute to the … summer. The JGI-UC Merced internship program was founded in 2014 with the goal of inspiring students to embark on a …

… Accepted proposals emphasize JGI interests in algae and secondary metabolites. A total of … the roles of diatoms in carbon fixation and in aquatic food webs. Finally,  Debashish Bhattacharya of Rutgers … with 600 instructors worldwide who work with more than 10,000 undergraduate students each year. Brian Looney of …

… April marks both the 50th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, and DNA Day on April 25. As both Earth and DNA are close to our JGI hearts, we’re highlighting genomic science research that … it yourself  here .) She translated her abstract from a 2019 conference. Both versions appear side-by-side below: Kaze …

… for researchers to request the capabilities and expertise of both the Joint Genome Institute and the Molecular Foundry … free to the PI by the Department of Energy’s funding of the JGI. There is no cost to the user and no granting of funds. All JGI data is made publicly available in accordance with the …

… JGI is in the process of shifting its operations from Walnut Creek to the heart of the Berkeley Lab campus. By Friday, October 18, the production sequencing labs in Building 100 were … and environmental characterization and cleanup. The JGI provides integrated high-throughput sequencing and …

… The JGI was honored to host some of the brightest minds in … Doudna, the CRISPR-Cas9 investigations began as “curiosity driven research.” In the early 2000s, UC Berkeley colleague … had a powerful tool,” Doudna said during her keynote. In 2012, Doudna published results indicating how CRISPR Cas-9 …

… Tesfaye Mengiste, Egbert Schwartz, Hannah Schulman, Bram Stone and Jana Voriskovaa The JGI is excited to announce the fifteen scientists selected … Annual Call. “It’s exciting to see the diverse portfolio of successful CSP proposals this year,” noted Tanja Woyke, …

… Dr. Visel joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2010. As the Deputy for Science Programs, he focuses on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives at the JGI. Dr. Visel received his Ph.D. in 2004 from the Max … Axel Visel is the JGI's Deputy for Science Programs. Click to learn more about …

… Notice Effective July 27, 2026, the JGI will move to a new login service, requiring the use of an ORCID account with two-factor authentication enabled … needed Users are notified as projects reach specific milestones, either by automated emails or emails from your …