Boosting Small Molecule Production in Super “Soup”
Researchers describe a two-pronged approach that starts with engineered yeast cells but then moves out of the cell structure into a cell-free system. [Read More]
Virus-Microbe Interactions of Mud Island Mangroves
Ian Rambo conducted part of his graduate work at the JGI through the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. [Read More]
Designer DNA: JGI Helps Users Blaze New Biosynthetic Pathways
A special issue of Synthetic Biology celebrates research enabled by the JGI DNA Synthesis Science Program. [Read More]
A More Intuitive Phytozome Interface
JGI’s plant data portal team highlights the latest Phytozome update while assuring users will continue to have straightforward access to the existing data and features. [Read More]
A Natural Mechanism Can Turbocharge Viral Evolution
A genetic element that enables rapid, targeted mutation is surprisingly widespread and appears to allow viruses to hunt new microbial prey. [Read More]
Refining the Process of Identifying Algae Biotechnology Candidates
A collaborative approach highlights how a screening and characterization pipeline could help accelerate algae biotechnology research efforts. [Read More]
Olpidium, The Key to the Origin of Terrestrial Fungi
In this guest blog: a behind-the-paper look at the fungus Olpidium, a link in the evolution and transition of fungi from aquatic to terrestrial habitats. [Read More]
Behind the Paper: Hot Springs Metagenomics
Montana State University graduate student Nick Reichart spent a year at the JGI through the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. [Read More]
Bacteria and Fungi Divvy Up the Work in Forest Floor
While thousands of species of fungi and bacteria dwell on — and within — the forest floor, who’s recycling the plant biomass? [Read More]
Gut Fungi: Unexpected Source of Novel Chemicals
Combing through the genomes of four anaerobic fungal species has revealed, for the first time, that this group is unexpectedly powerful: they can whip up dozens of complex natural products, including new ones. [Read More]
