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… data. We use multi-omics (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, single cell genomics and phylogenomics) and machine learning to identify new divergent lineages and expand the Tree of Life. We then investigate … viruses and cellular life, providing unique insights into viral evolution and complexity, and encode for a treasure …

… The JGI’s Microbial Program focuses on using cutting-edge sequencing, annotation and analysis techniques to explore the vast and diverse world of microbes. Studying … The program provides high-quality, large-scale genomic data to advance microbial research that drives sustainable …

… focuses on using genome-resolved metagenomic approaches to identify and characterize genomic information from … of metagenomes for signatures of viruses and novel microbial lineages, and reconstruct metabolic properties encoded within those genomes. Our aim is to more fully capture microbial and viral diversity, leading to …

… The JGI’s Metabolomics Program works to uncover the roles of small molecules in biological systems, … exploration of energy and nutrient exchange, as well as microbial and plant responses to environmental changes. With … metabolites in living systems, particularly as they relate to DOE missions in the bioeconomy, sustainability, and …

… As a National User Facility, the JGI serves more than 2,500 users that predominately come from the public sector: academic and government institutions — with … largely unknown and underutilized by industry. When Director Nigel Mouncey joined the JGI in 2017, he brought with …

… The Metagenome Program uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural … genetic elements. Beyond exploring and characterizing microbial diversity, work in the Metagenome Program uses several experimental approaches to assess microbial activity across ecosystems.  By studying …

… “Adopt a Genome” is an informal program for faculty to “claim” the JGI’s unpublished microbial genomes, with the expectation that faculty will … analyzed or published.  The purpose of the program is to: Build curiosity and illustrate the value of comparative … A primary purpose of this project is to bring educators from a broad range of disciplines …

… Group is well-integrated across JGI departments to ensure a robust offering of sequencing capabilities and products to our users. This includes scaling the technologies and … collaborations with Science Programs and Operations teams to enable the JGI’s focus on expanding molecular …

… their scientific skills and collaborating with their mentors and fellow interns. Inspired by the success of the UC Merced internship program, they left the JGI more confident and ready to tackle real-world scientific issues. Our interns say …   Want to see past projects? Read more below         …

… Research in the Woyke laboratory focuses on the utility of single-cell methods to access genetic material of uncultivated taxa of … in 1985, which highlights our skewed understanding of microbial metabolism towards a minority of cultivated … genomes in the public domain, the bulk of which belong to only three phyla. The Woyke group uses single-cell …

… including fungal and bacterial symbionts, detrimental microbial pathogens, and associated viruses that all contribute to a dynamic ecosystem. We are interested in how plants … by microbial partners. We use a variety of genomics-powered tools to study this complexity, including single-cell and …

… The Prokaryote Advisory Committee is chartered to offer advice, guidance and counsel on the effective management and strategic objectives of the microbial and metagenome programs and report back to them. … key external advisory panel and as advocates of Program strategy, operations, and scientific relevance and quality. …