After a genome is sequenced and automatically annotated, researchers often manually review the predicted genes and their functions in order to improve accuracy and coverage across the vast genetic code of the particular target organism or community of organisms. Scientists at the Joint Genome Institute and Berkeley Lab's Biological Data Management and Technology Center have launched the Expert Review version of the Integrated Microbial Genomes (IMG) system to support and enhance the review and revision of annotations for both publicly available genome datasets and those newly released from private institutions. More>
In The News: Summer Haze has Cooling Effect in Southeastern U.S.[UC Berkeley NewsCenter] Global warming may include some periods of local cooling, according to a new study by researchers at UC Berkeley, including Allen Goldstein, with Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division, and Inez Fung, with the Earth Sciences Division. Results from satellite and ground-based sensor data show that sweltering summers can, paradoxically, lead to the temporary formation of a cooling haze in the southeastern United States. More>
Web Feature: ‘Science at the Theater' Video Now Available Online Video of the latest "Science at the Theater" event, which featured a panel of scientists discussing some of the Lab's hot technologies and cool science, moderated by KTVU TV's John Fowler (pictured), is now available online. Topics included cool roofs, electric battery-driven transportation, a pocket-sized DNA probe, green supercomputing, and a noncontact method for restoring damaged and fragile mechanical recordings. Go here to watch the video.
A portion of the downhill lane of Smoot Road near the Bevatron (Building 51) will be closed today and tomorrow, from about 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate work in the Bevatron parking lot (B51). Flaggers will direct traffic. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution when traversing this area and follow flagger instructions and posted signage.
The Red Wing Work Shoe vendor will be onsite Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The shoemobile will be located on Lawrence Road near Strawberry Gate. Employees may be required to wear safety shoes to protect from potential hazards. Those working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, may be authorized to purchase safety shoes. More>
The Lab's Philanthropy Club will be hosting a blood drive in the Bloodmobile at the Cafeteria parking lot Thursday from 7 a.m to 1 p.m. Go here to register for an appointment (sponsor code is LBL).
Today at Berkeley Lab is produced by Public Affairs' Communications Department
