New Lineages of Life

Exploring novel microbes and developing next-generation tools for biothreat detection

Our Mission

The New Lineages of Life (NeLLi) Group at the DOE Joint Genome Institute accelerates the discovery and characterization of novel microbes and viruses to empower JGI's user community and other stakeholders. By combining cutting-edge omics and computational approaches, we drive innovation in the bioeconomy and strengthen national biosecurity.