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Career Pathway Exploration: The Universe of STEM Careers Waiting for You

On July 7, join Early Career Employee Resource Group for a career pathway exploration workshop featuring career coach Josh Henkin. Attendees will learn how to build career skills and networking early during their academic training to enhance and build a professional reputation. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MXZlYWNuZXBsYzNhbDVyaWRoODBycjhxbmwgY19hbGZpcnRxNnEzc20yZWhhcjRxdXB0NWluc0Bn&tmsrc=c_alfirtq6q3sm2ehar4qupt5ins%40group.calendar.google.com

Giant Bacteria Discovered in Guadeloupe Mangroves

Joint Genome Institute and Berkeley Lab researchers are part of a team that described a giant bacterium composed of a single cell discovered in the mangroves of Guadeloupe. Using microscopy techniques, they observed novel, membrane-bound compartments that contain DNA clusters dubbed “pepins.” https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/06/23/giant-bacteria-found-in-guadeloupe-mangroves-challenge-traditional-concepts/