The 5th episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast is now live, focusing on the impact new technologies could have over the next few decades. We cover wearable technologies for data collection, shifting power through research funding, and more. ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/innovation/n...

Women’s health has long been underfunded and understudied. This Women’s Health Month, see how our researchers are using genomics to uncover new insights to improve outcomes for women worldwide. Read more: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/05/12/ways-sanger-is-helping-to-transform-womens-health/

We’re excited to launch a brand-new opportunity at the Sanger Institute, funded by GoogleDeepMind. This fully funded 3-year Fellowship is designed for exceptional early-career researchers ready to apply AI/ML to some of the most important challenges in genomics. 🧬 Apply here ⤵️ bit.ly/4uBuZUT

Meet Clothilde Chenal, who studies mosquito pangenomes. 👋 In her spare time, she slacklines, a balancing practice that takes focus and concentration. Read our latest blog to learn more ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/05/07/from-grenoble-to-mosquitoes-clothilde-chenals-path-into-pangenomics/

The fourth episode of the #GenomicsFutures podcast is now live, focusing on the future of environmental genomics. 🧬 The episode explores how genomics could transform the way we protect biodiversity and the challenges that come with this. 🌏 Find out more ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/innovation/u...

A study of South American butterflies and moths shows they reused the same genetic cheat sheet for 120 million years. 📝 Learn more about this collaborative work via the link below ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/evolution-has-reused-the-same-genes-for-120-million-years/ 📸 Arif Maulana

From reusable lab materials to energy-efficient computing – sustainability is everyone’s responsibility. 🌎 See how the Sanger Institute is working towards net zero by 2040 while advancing genomics research. https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/04/29/science-at-scale-sustainability-in-action/

Episode 3 of the #GenomicsFutures podcast is now live, covering AI and synthetic genomics! 🧬 This two-part episode discusses how AI and synthetic genomics could shape the next 25 years, and the ethical questions this may raise. Listen now: www.spreaker.com/podcast/geno...

A powerful new tool uses genomics to track how microbes spread between people with unprecedented precision, offering new ways to prevent infections and improve treatments in the future. 🔎 Read more about this tool, called TRACS, here ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/ne...

What do robots, genomics and precision pipetting have in common? 🤖 They’re all part of Shelly-Ann Coutts’ day at Sanger. In our latest blog, she shares how automation is helping to make science work smarter. 🧠 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/04/23/driving-research-through-lab-automation/

By mapping the evolution of a type of leukaemia that affects children with Down syndrome, researchers have identified an overarching weakness in the cancer's genetic makeup. 🧬 Read more ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/unravelling-the-evolution-of-leukaemia-in-children-with-down-syndrome/

On the newest episode of #GenomicsFutures, we discuss if the term “global health” is as global as we think, how certain aspects of life can erode the microbiome, and the opportunities and limitations for ‘digital twins’. 🦠 Listen here ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/innovation/o...

Uncovering patterns in DNA could help improve diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of rare blood cancers. 🩸 A new decades-long study has revealed why some patients' blood cancer remains stable while others worsen and even suggests some patients may be misdiagnosed. www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/de...

Dr Ayesha Noorani, a member of @crukcamthoracic.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org-funded Clinician Scientist at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and @cuh.nhs.uk, has been named a rising star shaping the future of cancer research! 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Sequencing all complex life in the UK & Ireland could add up to £3bn to the economy over 30 years, a new report finds. Explore the impact of the Darwin Tree of Life Project ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/unlocking-the-value-of-biodiversity-in-the-uk-and-ireland/

What will genomics look like in 2050? 🤔 25 years on from the first draft of the human genome, the Genomics Futures workshops brought together experts from across the world to talk about what the future could bring.

Autoimmune diseases may be driven by DNA changes that build up over time in our immune cells. 🧬 New research has identified previously unseen DNA changes that may contribute to thyroid autoimmunity, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. 👇 www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/hi...

Scientists have loaded a complete virus genome onto a quantum computer for the first time. 🚀 This is a huge step towards transforming genomics and may lead to faster disease tracking or unlocking rare genetic insights. Read the full story 👇 https://bit.ly/4mma5pJ

How did spatial transcriptomics become a cornerstone of modern biology? 🔎🧬 Explore the journey at the Sanger Institute – from early methods to today’s high-resolution maps of gene activity in tissues. https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/04/09/the-history-of-spatial-transcriptomics-at-sanger/

Cholera-causing bacteria are locked in an evolutionary arms race with their viral nemesis found in the human gut, according to a new study. 🦠 Find the full story here ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/on...

Meet @jamesimcc.bsky.socialy.social, the UK's national recorder for springtails and a PhD student here at the Sanger Institute. James merges taxonomy expertise with genomics for a deep-dive into springtail DNA. Learn more ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/26/studying-soils-unsung-heroes/

The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli’s protective armour has found 5 capsule types that account for 70% of multidrug-resistant bloodstream infections in Europe. Creating a blueprint of E. coli’s armour can help design new ways to tackle the strains that cause infections. bit.ly/41wdOY4

Parasitic worms might not be cute, but they are fascinating. From global health impacts to cutting-edge genomics, we explore why helminths matter more than you think. Read more 👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/17/what-the-hel-minth/

A genomic blueprint has been created for Aeromonas, a type of bacteria which can cause antibiotic-resistant diarrheal disease, with symptoms often misidentified as cholera. This could help develop a rapid test in the future. Find out more ⤵️ www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/un...

Why does sepsis affect people so differently? Scientists are using genomics to identify distinct immune response patterns that could help identify and treat sepsis early. Learn more 👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/10/decoding-sepsis-and-the-secrets-of-the-immune-system/

Congratulations to Jyoti Nangalia on being appointed a Fellow at the @rcphysicians.bsky.social 🙌 The Fellowship recognises Jyoti's unwavering commitment to cancer genomics, clinical practice and improving outcomes for patients. Read more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4rjDzFv

Ahead of International Women’s Day, we asked our colleagues to share what has helped them in their careers. Scroll through to see what they said ⤵️

Congratulations to Iñigo Martincorena and Omer Bayraktar, who have both received a @cancergrand.bsky.social award 🎉 Read more about their projects ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/sanger-scientists-join-global-cancer-grand-challenge-teams/

We’re excited to announce a new Google DeepMind Fellowship, hosted at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. 📣 The fully funded Fellow will be mentored by Google DeepMind researchers and AI experts. Read more about the opportunity here 👇 https://bit.ly/4bl3ckx

Meet Yvette Hooks, Senior Technical Specialist in histology. She is the expert behind the scenes, making the invisible visible – one ultra-thin slice at a time. Read Yvette’s story 👇 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/03/slicing-and-dicing-samples-to-unlock-what-is-beneath/

Now online! In this review, we cover four major topics on butterflies and moths: their evolutionary history and diversification dynamics, genomics, global diversity patterns, and conservation 🦋🌏 (1/8) @natrevbiodiv.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s44...

What stories can DNA tell us about how animals have survived in the face of a changing environment? 🧬 Listen to the latest episode of the #ZSLWildScience podcast to learn more: open.spotify.com/episode/6VXY... @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

Ahead of Rare Disease Day, we are resharing our blog with Professor Matt Hurles on the power of genomics to accelerate rare disease diagnosis and research. Check it out 👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/02/28/five-questions-with-professor-matt-hurles-on-rare-disease-research/

What do games, pies, raves & bacterial evolution have in common? Jukka Corander. From stats to genomics — read his journey👇 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/02/24/i-am-reborn-as-a-wannabe-population-geneticist-jukka-corander-on-modelling-bacterial-dynamics-keeping-an-open-mind-and-over-40s-raves/

What if you could delete parts of the genome to see what really matters? 🤔 In a new blog, Britt Hanson tells us about her project, “Delete Everything” where she is removing exons one by one to uncover what cells truly need to survive and thrive. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4c54XDu

Forschende der #unibern haben bemerkenswerte genetische Parallelen zwischen #Krebs bei Katzen und Menschen entdeckt. Die Erkenntnisse eröffnen neue Wege für gezielte Krebstherapien: sohub.io/mnf8. @pmbern.bsky.social @snf-fns.ch @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @ontvetcollege.bsky.social

By analysing tumours from almost 500 pet cats, experts have found similar DNA changes driving cancer in cats and humans, possibly helping find new ways to treat both. 🐈 Read more about the first large-scale genetic study of cat cancer, and what they found, here ⬇️ www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/ho...

The global EBP network of genome sequencing centres is pushing the boundaries of amphibian genomics — accelerating discovery and advancing the mission to generate reference genomes for all eukaryotic life on Earth.🧬🌍 @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

We are very happy to see our study finally appear online @nature.com! This has been work of nearly 10 years in collaboration with the National Institute of Genome Medicine 🇲🇽, the National Cancer Institute 🇲🇽, the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and others ⬇️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A global atlas of two key babybiome bacteria has found one of these is missing in UK babies, despite being common in children from other countries. This atlas is 15x larger than other studies and lays the foundation for more effective, tailored infant probiotics. www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/mi...

Acral melanoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, is not just one disease, but multiple types with different clinical outcomes, new research shows. 🧬 The new study also underscores why representation in research is essential. 👇 bit.ly/4rUQw9s

This Valentine's Day, meet some of nature's power couples — species like sponges and worms that form partnerships to survive and thrive ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/02/13/natures-power-couples-cosying-up-to-symbiotic-partnerships/

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating women in science and highlighting that tackling the world’s biggest scientific challenges requires everyone. Below, Matt Hurles, talks about the importance of closing the authority gap ⤵️

There are some curious and quirky samples stored in the Sanger Institute freezers. 🧊 Read more about genomics studies involving everything from deep-sea isopods to naked mole rats ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/02/03/chill-out-there-are-more-than-ice-packs-in-our-lab-freezers/

If you haven't shared your views on future genomics training & events yet, do it soon for a chance to win. 👀 Once completed, you'll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 registration passes (incl. accommodation) to a Connecting Science conference of your choice. 🎉 Link below ⤵️

#ERGAReads | On the path to reference genomes for all biodiversity: laboratory protocols & lessons learned from processing over 2,000 species in the Sanger Tree of Life 🔗 academic.oup.com/gigascience/... @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social

Applications are officially open for the 2026 Leena Peltonen School of Human Genetics! 📅 When? July 26-30, 2026 📍 Where? Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, UK 📝 Apply by: March 6, 2026 🌐 For more information: lpshg.com @eshg.bsky.social @fimm-uh.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

Join us in congratulating Mike Stratton of @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, winner of the 2026 Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal! He is being honored for his transformative work in cancer genomics. Read more about his work: www.nasonline.org/award/jessie... #NASaward #CancerResearch #genomics

From parasitic worms to human skin inflammation, spatial transcriptomics is helping us explore biology like never before. Read more on how we are using spatial to put genes on the map. 🗺️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/01/27/ways-sanger-is-applying-spatial-transcriptomics-to-our-science/

Congratulations to Sir Mike Stratton for winning the 2026 National Academy of Sciences Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal for his transformative work in cancer genomics! 🎉 Read more ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/sanger-scientist-awarded-kovalenko-medal-by-national-academy-of-sciences/