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… change with the seasons. The Science Light-harvesting bacteria (phototrophs) in Antarctica’s Ace Lake defy the norm when it comes to nutrient cycling in polar regions. While microbial populations in other … 4031). The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… Using a novel computational approach, researchers confirm … Nature highlights the vast array of functional diversity of microbes through a novel approach to better understand … protein families and novel functions in as-yet unveiled microbes. Harnessing the collective power of more than …

… A metagenomic look at the soil microbes present a year after a wildfire. The Science After a wildfire burns, recovery begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of … future plants and trees to grow. However, fire changes the microbes within the soil. To get a clearer picture of how …

… for another episode of Natural Prodcast. Right now I’m working on this the afternoon of the day I’m due to release it, which is not ideal for me keeping myself on my self-imposed schedule. So, we’ll have to … ecology community to be able to better predict how their microbes are interacting with each other from sequence …

… In April 2020, we mark both the 50th celebration of Earth … Earth and DNA are close to our JGI hearts, we’re highlighting genomic science research that feels especially relevant … short — helps plants that have it lose less water in a hot, dry environment. Figuring out how plants evolved to deal …

… Dr. Cole is interested in studying how plants interact with their environment. Prior to … Dr. Cole’s research focus has been on understanding how microbes can colonize plant roots, focusing on genetic … of California, San Diego (PhD, 2011) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 2006) …

… Retracing how the dry rot Serpula lacrymans adapted to a new ecological habitat. The Science By comparing genetic information from similar organisms, researchers have gained insights on why the dry rot ( Serpula lacrymans ) is so destructive in houses. A … The work conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute is supported by the Office of Science …

… and leader of the Microscale Applications group. Before joining the JGI in 2010, he made the first ever measurements … genetic material, thus bypassing the need to culture these microbes in the lab. After joining the JGI, he formed the … that provides JGI users access to the genomes of uncultured microbes.  His group also handles the Stable Isotope Probing …

… is currently a Senior Staff Scientist at Berkeley Lab. Since joining Berkeley Lab in 2008, Dr. Northen has had leadership … to link genomes with environments to understand how webs of microbes cycle carbon and sustain biomes via the development … to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …

… for survival, may now be easier to characterize following a proof-of-concept study in which researchers paired … to integrate large genetic payloads directly into diverse microbes. Combining CRAGE with CRISPR provides researchers … The study’s analytical data shows peaks and valleys in secondary metabolites as genes are edited. With …