Joint Genome Institute

We are a User Facility providing access to integrative genome science capabilities. Located @BerkeleyLab. Work with us:

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Don't miss the JGI's Microbial Genomics & Metagenomics Workshop at the Fisabio Summer School in Spain July 20–24.

Register here (Module 4): https://t.co/dASx5oUfFo

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From our FY26 New Investigators: By comparing sediment and vegetation effects at Great Meadows Marsh, Jing Yuan will clarify how microbial functions shape marsh health and long-term resilience.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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Many of our users rely on a multifaceted combination of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, phenotypic, metabolomic, imaging, sensor, and other data produced at scales amenable to statistical analysis.

Learn more about our resources: https://t.co/ZaW7JwvyPC

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Susanne Wilken will sequence chrysophyte genomes to explain how these algae use light and prey to grow, supporting efforts to optimize strains for bioenergy.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigators: By testing kelp across temperatures and life stages, Brooke Weigel will identify gene pathways linked to physiological performance and stress resilience.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Chin Chin Too will characterize peatland microbial communities across pristine and burnt conditions, linking gene profiles to methane production and consumption rates.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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The Primer goes out every other month and includes updates on user research, upcoming events, proposal recipients and other opportunities.

Stay in touch! Sign up at https://t.co/hjBObEfQUr

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From our FY26 New Investigators: By comparing genomes, Jennifer E. Smith will connect genetic differences to adaptation and the biosynthesis of valuable halogenated compounds. @LizZhou9 @Scripps_Ocean @UCSanDiego

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigators: By combining metabolite measurements with transcriptomics, Rebecca Sherbo will identify how cells coordinate energy-intensive processes without damaging sensitive enzymes.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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Sorghum Pangenome Opens Doors: "We wanted to build a resource that demonstrates DNA sequence diversity, gene repertoire, and the phenotypic diversity across this plant in one accessible resource." — John Lovell, JGI Plant Program
@CABBIbio

More: https://t.co/JXhzOZe0k5

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Leading two sorghum projects, @NadiaShakoor will generate deep-soil DNA maps and a time-resolved activity dataset to support improved productivity and resilience. @DanforthCenter

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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Check out Genome Insider, the JGI’s podcast. Hear directly from users about how the JGI supports powering our future. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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From our FY26 New Investigators: @Haleys_Comments will use new sampling and DNA extraction to uncover hidden microbial diversity in cold springs, connecting metagenomic data to functional analyses.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Via gene data analysis, @MSakuma8 will predict urease variants with improved activity and stability. Enzymes will be synthesized, tested and optimized for scalable recovery systems. @tokuriki_lab @ubcmsl @IAE_KU

More: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Through gene activity and microbial data integration, Reuben J. Peters will reveal how rice diterpenoids shape the plant microbiome, supporting healthier plants and improved yields. @IowaStateU

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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📣 FUNGAL COMMUNITY🍄 Genomes recently released on Mycocosm include ambrosia fungus, entomortierella, zygopleurage, fusarium & phyllosticta.

Find all of our publicly available fungal genomes at https://t.co/VYQ1iEIfGc

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Congratulations to Daniel Mok, graduate student in the Gilbert and VanBuren labs at PRI, for receiving a 2026 New Investigator Award from the Joint Genome Institute!

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From our FY26 New Investigators: Jake Nash will uncover how leaf-associated microbes help trees process airborne nutrients, pollutants and metals—revealing functional pathways in the leaf holobiont.

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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From our FY26 New Investigator call: Using coupled geochemical fluxes and microbial analyses, Elise Morrison will link water level and salinity changes to shifts in microbial community composition. @SchutteResearch

Full portfolio: https://t.co/jcX0BWX1hJ

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DEADLINE JUNE 1: We've issued a RFP for "Development of an automated system for plant tissue culture and transformation" through our Emerging Technologies Opportunity Program.

Learn More at https://t.co/UmNgqhL4ng: https://t.co/OcNQLzFtI4