Every year, the JGI sequences around 35,000 samples — from plants, algae, bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses — to support scientists around the world. Most of those researchers send their samples in from afar, without ever hearing much about the sequencing lab. So today, Chris Daum walks through the JGI’s sequencing pipeline, where there are freezers with names — but not doors — and robots handle a bunch of benchwork.
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Since 2010, the JGI has supported researchers studying microbial methane-makers. Eventually, that could help us dial back their emissions, while still producing things like meat, milk, and wool. [Read More]
Black fungi are microscopic and mighty. They survive everywhere from Antarctica to Joshua Tree National Park, despite extremely harsh conditions. And their survival secrets could one day help other organisms survive hotter, drier climates. So University of Tuscia researchers Laura Selbmann and Claudia Coleine are working with scientists from around the world – and the JGI – to understand them better. [Read More]
In this episode, we peer into plant cells. Researchers are using measurements from single cells to understand which genes help plants grow, get nutrients, weather drought, and more. And eventually, their findings could help us grow better crops, with less impact on our planet. [Read More]
In this episode, hear about a project that aims to unlock innovations in plants that could drive more productive food, medicine, and bioenergy crops. [Read More]
In this Genome Insider episode, Miscanthus is a prized ornamental and a potential fuel for the future. But, to be competitive in the market, both energy policy and Miscanthus will need some upgrades. [Read More]
In this episode, hear two JGI-UC Merced interns from the 2021 cohort describe their deep dives into genomics, computational tools, and big data. [Read More]