Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Evolution of Microbial Genome

Evolution of Microbial Genome

Microbial genome evolution is a highly dynamic process shaped by continual gene gain and loss across species and strains. This genomic flexibility allows microorganisms to adapt rapidly to environmental pressures and interactions with other organisms. Central to understanding this diversity is the distinction between the core and pan genomes.The core genome comprises the genes shared by all sampled strains of a species, representing essential functions needed for fundamental cellular processes.

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary science that involves using principles from disciplines such as engineering, molecular biology, cell biology, and systems biology. It involves remodeling existing organisms from nature or constructing completely new synthetic organisms for applications such as protein or enzyme production, bioremediation, value-added macromolecule production, and the addition of desirable traits to crops, to name a few.
Golden rice
Golden rice is a genetically modified...

Applications of Molecular Taxonomy

Applications of Molecular Taxonomy

Molecular taxonomy has revolutionized the understanding and classification of bacteria, providing precise insights into their diversity, evolutionary relationships, and ecological roles. By utilizing molecular techniques such as DNA sequencing and fingerprinting, researchers have made significant strides in various fields related to bacterial studies.Resolving Taxonomic AmbiguitiesMolecular taxonomy has been instrumental in distinguishing closely related bacterial species initially thought to...

Modern Molecular Taxonomy

Modern Molecular Taxonomy

Advancements in molecular biology have revolutionized the identification and characterization of bacteria, with multiple methods leveraging DNA sequencing for enhanced precision. As sequencing technologies improve and costs decline, these approaches are increasingly used in clinical, environmental, and evolutionary studies.Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) examines several housekeeping genes, essential chromosomal genes encoding cellular functions, to distinguish strains. Approximately...

Genomic DNA in Prokaryotes

Genomic DNA in Prokaryotes

The genome of most prokaryotic organisms consists of double-stranded DNA organized into one circular chromosome in a region of cytoplasm called the nucleoid. The chromosome is tightly wound, or supercoiled, for efficient storage. Prokaryotes also contain other circular pieces of DNA called plasmids. These plasmids are smaller than the chromosome and often carry genes that confer adaptive functions, such as antibiotic resistance.
Genomic Diversity in Bacteria
Although bacterial genomes are much...

Genomics

Genomics

Genomics is the science of genomes: it is the study of all the genetic material of an organism. In humans, the genome consists of information carried in 23 pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus, as well as mitochondrial DNA. In genomics, both coding and non-coding DNA is sequenced and analyzed. Genomics allows a better understanding of all living things, their evolution, and their diversity. It has a myriad of uses: for example, to build phylogenetic trees, to improve productivity and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Isolation and Connectivity: Population Structure of an Ectomycorrhizal Truffle in the Fragmented Mountain Landscape of the Madrean Sky Island Archipelago.

Molecular ecology·2026

Same author

A long non-coding RNA regulates in vitro and in vivo triazole antifungal susceptibility in Aspergillus fumigatus.

Genetics·2026

Same author

An epigenetic mechanism of azole tolerance facilitates acquired antifungal resistance in <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>.

mBio·2026

Same author

Novel Glomeromycotina-moss associations identified in California dryland biocrusts.

The New phytologist·2026

Same author

Effects of environmental setting and diet on the gut microbial ecology of eastern hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis).

Animal microbiome·2026

Same author

Genomic and Ecological Flexibility Shape the Global Distribution of a Black Fungus.

Environmental microbiology·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 9, 2026

Competitive Genomic Screens of Barcoded Yeast Libraries

Competitive Genomic Screens of Barcoded Yeast Libraries

Published on: August 11, 2011

Toward genome-enabled mycology.

David S Hibbett¹, Jason E Stajich, Joseph W Spatafora

¹Biology Department, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610.

|August 10, 2013

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Genome-enabled mycology leverages large-scale genomic data and computational tools for fungal biology research. Overcoming technical and social challenges is key to expanding fungal genome databases and their use.

Keywords:

Polyporales bioinformatics fungi genomics phylogeny

More Related Videos

Biolistic Transformation of a Fluorescent Tagged Gene into the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans

Biolistic Transformation of a Fluorescent Tagged Gene into the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans

Published on: March 19, 2015

Rapid Deletion Production in Fungi via Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of OSCAR Deletion Constructs

Rapid Deletion Production in Fungi via Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of OSCAR Deletion Constructs

Published on: June 12, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 9, 2026

Competitive Genomic Screens of Barcoded Yeast Libraries

Competitive Genomic Screens of Barcoded Yeast Libraries

Published on: August 11, 2011

Biolistic Transformation of a Fluorescent Tagged Gene into the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans

Biolistic Transformation of a Fluorescent Tagged Gene into the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans

Published on: March 19, 2015

Rapid Deletion Production in Fungi via Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of OSCAR Deletion Constructs

Rapid Deletion Production in Fungi via Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of OSCAR Deletion Constructs

Published on: June 12, 2017

Area of Science:

Fungal Genomics
Bioinformatics
Computational Mycology

Background:

Mycology is increasingly reliant on genome-scale data and computational tools.
This field integrates organismal mycology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology.
Mycologia journal features its first complete fungal genomes, marking a shift in the discipline.

Discussion:

Genome-enabled mycology represents a significant transformation in the study of fungi.
The integration of diverse research skills is crucial for advancing this field.
The availability of complete fungal genomes is rapidly increasing.

Key Insights:

The study highlights the growing importance of genomic data in mycology.
Complete fungal genomes are becoming more accessible.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches are essential for progress.

Outlook:

Future prospects involve expanding the database of complete fungal genomes.
Addressing technical challenges in data generation and analysis is necessary.
Social challenges include enabling broader access and utilization of genomic data by fungal biologists.