Green Algae Reveal One mRNA Encodes Many Proteins
A team of researchers reports unexpectedly finding multiple genes transcribed on a single molecule of mRNA in two algal species. [Read More]
Fields of Breeders’ Dreams: A Team Effort Toward Targeted Crop Improvements
Combining field data with a reference switchgrass genome, a multi-institutional research team has been able to associate climate adaptations with switchgrass biology, information that could be useful toward the DOE’s interest in harnessing the crop toward producing sustainable alternative fuels. [Read More]
An Automated Tool for Assessing Virus Data Quality
The CheckV tool helps researchers to assess the completeness of virus genome sequences and complements a community effort to develop guidelines and best practices for defining virus data quality. [Read More]
A One-Stop Shop for Analyzing Algal Genomes
By bringing together publicly available algal genomes into one place, PhycoCosm allows users to easily compile data that answers what genes are present in which organisms, when are they expressed, and what they do. [Read More]
How Maize Makes An Antibiotic Cocktail
Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize (Zea mays) produces a plethora of antibiotics called zealexins. Even though scientists have identified at least 15 zealexins, they suspect there are even more to find. Zealexins are produced in every corn variety and protect maize… [Read More]
Uncovering Novel Genomes from Earth’s Microbiomes
Expanding the known diversity of bacteria and archaea by 44%, the publicly available Genomes from Earth’s Microbiomes (GEM) catalog generated from environmental samples around the world results from a collaboration involving more than 200 scientists, and JGI and KBase researchers. [Read More]
2021 JGI Proposal Call Brings New Investigators into Community Science Program
For the first time, 63 percent of the 27 accepted annual large-scale CSP proposals come from investigators who have not previously been a principal investigator on an approved JGI proposal. [Read More]
Shattering Expectations: Novel Seed Dispersal Gene Found in Green Millet
For the first time in wild populations, researchers have identified a gene in green millet related seed dispersal. [Read More]
The More the Merrier: Making the Case for Plant Pan-genomes
Researchers relied on a model grass system and pan-genomes to learn the origins, evolution and development of plant polyploids. [Read More]
Picking Up Threads of Cotton Genomics
In Nature Genetics, a multi-institutional team has sequenced and assembled the genomes of the major cotton lineages. [Read More]
