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Nov 09, 2020

Metagenomic Microbiome Analysis Expands Known Phylogenetic Diversity of Earth's Bacteria, Archaea

This microbial catalog can help in understanding secondary-metabolite biosynthetic potential and resolving thousands of host linkages to uncultivated viruses.

Jul 21, 2020

PNAS Papers on Host Infection Response, RNA Virus Replication, Bidirectional Expression Method

In PNAS this week: role for RTP4 gene in severe malaria, other infections; CRISPR-based approach to alter gene expression; and more.

May 16, 2018

Genome-Wide Mutant Screen in Bacteria Helps Annotate Thousands of Genes With Unknown Function

The researchers proposed specific functions for transporters, enzymes, and uncharacterized protein families and identified several potential DNA repair proteins.

Feb 07, 2018

Citrus Genomics, Phylogenetics Traces Fruits' Origins

Researchers also used citrus genomes to untangle their relationships and suggest new taxonomic classifications.

Jul 25, 2017

This Week in PNAS: Jul 25, 2017

In PNAS this week: red algae Porphyra umbicalis genome, deep neural network model for sequencing peptides, and more.

Jun 12, 2017

JGI-Led Team Doubles Number of Bacteria, Archaea Type Strains

The researchers have published more than a thousand reference genomes that fill phylogenetic gaps in the tree of life.

May 16, 2017

Q&A: New JGI Director Discusses Plans to Engage With Industry, Focus on Systems Biology

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Nigel Mouncey joined the JGI in March from Dow AgroSciences and is interested in broadening the user base and scope of JGI's research. 

Apr 11, 2017

Giant Viruses Gobbled Genes

Giant viruses may have developed from smaller viruses while also vacuuming up host genes, according to Ars Technica.

Jan 17, 2017

Southern Ocean Diatom Genome Hints at Extreme Environment Adaptations

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A quarter of the polar alga genome harbors highly divergent alleles, an international research team reported.

Oct 21, 2016

Tetraploid African Clawed Frog Genome Shows Unequal Evolution

Researchers took two complementary approaches to assemble the Xenopus laevis genome — whole-genome and long-insert clone-based end sequencing.

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Victim Identified with Genetic Genealogy

According to the Associated Press, genetic genealogy has helped law enforcement officials identify an unknown victim of the Green River Killer.

Shift to New Variant Work

Imperial College London researchers are shifting away from testing a COVID-19 vaccine to focus on combating newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, the Independent says.

PNAS Papers on Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiac Injury Target, Viral Insertions, SMRT Methylation Profiling

In PNAS this week: target to reduce chemotherapy-induced cardiac injury, tool finds ancient endogenous RNA viruses, and more.

Should Also Work

Moderna reports its vaccine is effective against new SARS-CoV-2 strains, though it is also developing a booster, according to the New York Times.

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