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… Our research is focused on the discovery and characterization of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and viruses in environmental sequence data. We use multi-omics … of giant viruses, which challenge our understanding of viral complexity and evolution Our research focuses on …

… however they do so under strong constraints exerted by viruses. Research in the viral genomics group aims at improving our collective understanding of ecological and evolutionary parameters driving virus:host … ( Who is active when/where, and how? ). The JGI Viral Genomics group attempts to address this question in …

… uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work … archaea, and micro-eukaryoes, along with their associated viruses and mobile genetic elements. Beyond exploring and … the Program aims to unlock the fundamental principles that govern ecosystem processes. This research provides insights …

… analysis techniques to explore the vast and diverse world of microbes. Studying bacteria and archaea, including those … associated with microeukaryotes, enhances our understanding of terrestrial biogeochemical cycling and inter-organismal … microorganisms, by sequencing large populations of bacteria and archaea in their natural environments using …

… Below is a brief description of the process needed to prepare and ship samples for … includes instructions on accessing sample-level reports and tracking statuses.  Please follow the steps outlined below. … sample QC requirements and protocols Obtaining DNA and RNA of suitable quantity and quality has been the rate-limiting …

… and other omics technologies.  The exponential growth of DNA sequencing data, coupled with recent computational … advances in management, processing and visualization of “big data,” and artificial Intelligent/machine learning … is creating new opportunities for breakthrough discoveries and catalyzing a major transition of biology into …

… genomic information from uncultivated microbes and viruses. We develop computational approaches to sift through thousands of metagenomes for signatures of viruses and novel microbial … genomes. Our aim is to more fully capture microbial and viral diversity, leading to a better understanding of …

… Mass spectrometry based metabolomics Below is a table of standard product offerings, including a description of the product and deliverables as well as target cycle times from sample receipt to completion of standard … reference transcriptome), DGE, alignment files 134/134 Viral Minimal Draft Draft quality viral assembly, many …

… Virophages are small viruses with double-stranded DNA … in  Microbiome , researchers from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office … discussed an early version of the paper at the 2018 Viral EcoGenomics & Applications (VEGA) Symposium. The work …

… are complex organisms that harbor a fantastic diversity of cell types and associated organisms, including fungal and … symbionts, detrimental microbial pathogens, and associated viruses that all contribute to a dynamic ecosystem. We are … and are influenced by microbial partners. We use a variety of genomics-powered tools to study this complexity, …

… DAN: You’re listening to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute’s “Natural Prodcast,” a … might be in these things we called sclerotia, which are overwintering bodies. So the complexity appealed to me. … type of microbe that nobody talks about that much are parasites, a general class. And parasites, we don’t think …

… Research in the Woyke laboratory focuses on the utility of single-cell methods to access genetic material of uncultivated taxa of interest. One such effort is targeted at environmental … gap is also reflected in the strongly biased representation of sequenced genomes in the public domain, the bulk of which …