It’s almost time for the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference — happening next week! 🗓️ 29–31 October 💻 Fully online & free of charge Find all the details, including the full programme 👇 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social #genomics #biodiversity

🌊 Ready to dive deep? EBP Life Issue 4 takes you beneath the waves — where genome science meets the mysteries of the sea. 🧬✨ Thousands of new genomes. Infinite discoveries ahead. 🚀 Dive into the ocean’s genomic frontier → bit.ly/EBP_LIFE

🌊 From chimp nests to whale genomes — meet Dr. Phil Morin, a scientist who’s turned curiosity into conservation. Some people carve their path through persistence. Others stumble into opportunity. Phil Morin did both. 🧬 📖 Read the full feature: bit.ly/EBP_LIFE @philmor1964.bsky.social

EBP R&D experts are paving the way for new discoveries, one extraction at a time. @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social egenomes.bsky.social @kurakulabmsm.bsky.social @atlasea.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @sangerinstitute.bsky.social @invertebrates.bsky.social

🌍🧬 Will we see you at PAG33 this January 2026? Check the conference details: intlpag.org/PAG33/ Register today: bit.ly/4o7r4vW The International Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) Conference is almost here — the annual meeting point for the world’s genomics community! 🌱🐟🧬 #PAGConference

🧬 Not all DNA comes out easily! Some species lock their secrets behind tough shells, rigid walls, or tricky chemistry. Extracting high-quality DNA can mean cracking exoskeletons, dissolving cell walls, or working around inhibitory compounds — science meets detective work 🔬💥

🧬🇨🇦 Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world 🌊 — and we’re sequencing its biodiversity from shore to sea. From the critically endangered Northern Abalone to Arctic icons like the Narwhal and Beluga, these genomes are setting the stage for discovery, conservation, and climate resilience. 🧬🇨🇦

🧬 Why sequence plant genomes? To reveal their hidden histories 🌿, find the genes behind resilience 💪, and protect the green blueprint of life 🌎.

Today we remember Jane Goodall, who inspired a generation to protect wildlife and wild places, turning careful observation into lasting conservation. “A 'tireless advocate' for the protection of our natural world'”- Jane Goodall Institute

🚨 Register today and get your questions answered! 🧬 Ask the experts your questions at the Frontiers Deep Dive 🔥 What will you ask these EBP trailblazers about the Phase II Roadmap? 👉 bit.ly/46ko9cZ 🌍 Frontiers in Science Deep Dive 🗓️ 18 Sept 2025 ⏰ 16:00–17:30 CEST 👉 Register: bit.ly/4plyPzG

At every turn, EBP-affiliates are pushing boundaries—on track for 10,000 genome assemblies! @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social @kurakulabmsm.bsky.social @atlasea.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social @projectpsyche.bsky.social

The EBP-affiliates are building a global reference genome library to benefit species worldwide. As EBP Executive Council chair Harris Lewin recently noted: “As the biodiversity crisis gathers pace, so must our sequencing.” EBP-affiliates are scaling up genome sequencing. 👉 DeepDive: bit.ly/4plyPzG

🌍 Upcoming Event: Frontiers in Science Deep Dive 🧬✨ Explore the EBP Phase II Roadmap and hear directly from the lead authors about scaling up biodiversity genomics worldwide. Bring your questions and join the discussion! 🗓️ 18 September 2025 ⏰ 16:00–17:30 CEST 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4plyPzG

🚀🧬🔥 Hot off the press — 2025! Don’t miss this must-read publication: bit.ly/4mJwFb7 This groundbreaking paper sets the stage for Earth BioGenome Project Phase II — where EBP is gearing up to scale genome sequencing 10× faster than ever before! 🌍✨

🌍🧬 Interested in all things EBP and genomes? Follow the EBP all-stars to stay up to date with their latest breakthroughs in real time! 🚀✨ go.bsky.app/EQh6H7H And follow us on all our platforms to join the conversation! 💬🌎 linktr.ee/earthbiogeno...

Why sequence all vertebrate genomes? 🧬 💡 Vertebrate genomes can help answer complex questions — for example: how did speech evolve, and which genes govern longevity and cancer resistance in long-lived species like the Blue Whale? @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social | @ergabiodiv.bsky.social |

🇨🇦🐦 What can we learn from sequencing Canadian birds? Studying the genomes of diverse vocal-learning birds can reveal insights into the evolution of speech and vocal learning—not only in birds, but also in other vocal learners such as humans, dolphins, whales, and bats. 🐋🦇🧬🦜👩‍🔬

🌱 Why sequence plant pest genomes? 🧬 Reference genomes are powerful tools for studying pest species, especially when larvae are hard to distinguish from harmless relatives. 🦋 ✨ This reference genome is the first and only available for this species! #PlantHealth #Genomics #PestManagement

🇨🇦 Another Canadian bird has a high-quality reference genome available, unlocking new insights into its biology, evolution, and conservation. 🐦✨ Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet — a tiny bundle of energy! It darts almost frantically through shrubs and trees, wings flicking nonstop — its signature move.

🎣 Reference genome now available for this bait-fishing bird! The Green Heron is one of the few birds known to use tools, luring fish with bait like bread, insects, or feathers. 🐟💡 🇨🇦 🧬 We hope this genome helps uncover more secrets of this clever species!

(4/4) 🧬 Is your lab genome sequencing biodiversity? Join the global movement to sequence all eukaryotic life on Earth 🌍 Be part of the Genome Revolution 🚀—a once-in-a-generation effort to build the genetic library of life. 🔗 Reach out today, let’s sequence biodiversity, together! 🐛🌿🦎

🌏🌿 The Earth BioGenome Project has collectively surpassed another genome milestone! 🙌 🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved in this monumental global effort to sequence life on Earth. 🌍🧬 #EarthBioGenome #Genomics #Biodiversity #MilestoneMoment

🇨🇦 Will you be fishing for answers in the genome assembly of Arctic grayling? This genome helps illuminate the biology, ecology, and cultural significance of a species tied closely to northern freshwater ecosystems.

🇨🇦 Canada is estimated to host between 80,000 and >120,000 species, but most are not represented in global genomic libraries. This lack of critical baseline genomic data hampers conservation efforts and increases the risk of losing vital species to pathogens and climate change.

🚨 Countdown to Deadline! Apply by FRIDAY 🧬 Passionate about decoding life through genomics and cutting-edge science? 📅 Don’t miss your chance—submit your abstract and register today! 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/4n9AuqN 🗓️ Abstract Deadline: 14 July 2025

🇨🇦 (3/3) ❄️ 🧬 🔬 Thanks to our funders @genomebc.bsky.social, we’re revealing hidden Arctic biodiversity through cutting-edge genomics. From icy coasts to tundra blooms, every genome tells a story worth protecting. ❄️🧬

🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity. 🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.

🌍 Hear from Erich Jarvis, chair of the EBP-affiliated Vertebrate Genomes Project at Rockefeller University, as he explains why high-quality reference genomes across the Tree of Life are essential. 👉 bit.ly/401IbWl @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social @rockefelleruniv.bsky.social @erichjarvis.bsky.social

🦋 The Atlas Blue butterfly has a staggering 229 chromosomes—far beyond the usual 31–32 in most moths and butterflies! 🧬 The Canadian BioGenome Project experts are assembling another Atlas butterfly currently 🦋 #chromosomes #diversity #butterfly #insects

🐞 The Darwin Tree of Life Project and @sangerinstitute.bsky.social are exploring ladybird beetle diversity using the power of genomics! Have you spotted any of these ladybugs in your backyard? 🐞 Or maybe a new one that hasn’t had its genome sequenced yet? Comment below 🧬🔍 #insectweek #diversity

🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity. 🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.

Exciting news in the #eDNA world! We’re proud to be part of this milestone—setting the standard with 125 new #eDNA assays that advance #Environmental monitoring and building global trust in this powerful tool. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🌍🐢 The Canadian BioGenome Project is celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with genomics! VGP @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social is making waves in sea turtle genomics, genome sequencing all seven global sea turtle species. 🧬🌊

Check out the newest EBP LIFE Newsletter featuring several Canadian BioGenome Project genomes: bit.ly/43QPPUB

(4/5) 🍓 Strawberries are in season — but so is the invasive Strawberry Blossom Weevil. This tiny pest can wipe out strawberry crops, with reported losses of 80–90% in Europe. 🚨 Find out how scientists are using genomics to combat this invasive threat in Issue 3 of EBP Life → bit.ly/43QPPUB

(1/2) 🇨🇦 🧬 Strong genes = strong seas! Genetically diverse fish and shellfish are better equipped to fight off new diseases and adapt to rising temperatures. 🌡️🌊 This resilience helps keep our fisheries thriving for generations to come. 🎣🇨🇦 #Genomics #Fisheries #Sustainable 📸 image: Erlendur Bogason

🇨🇦 (1/2) Sea urchin genomics can reveal many insights into the development of vertebrates, the immune system, and other biological processes! And now genomic researchers have access to a newer more complete Reference Genome for the Green Sea Urchin!

(4/4) 🌍 Thanks to EBP-affiliates everywhere for all your hard work @ergabiodiv.bsky.social, @projectpsyche.bsky.social, @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social, @catbiogenoma.bsky.social, @atlasea.bsky.social, @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social, @canadianbiogenome.bsky.social, and many more! 🧬 Great work keep it up 🧬

(1/3) 🇨🇦 Don't miss the #Buzz about #Canadian Bees! 🐝 This is the first #genome available for the entire #genus (which includes 28-30 #species of #bees)! These genomes are made possible thanks to our funders at @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!

🇨🇦 The Canadian BioGenome Project has been genome sequencing Bees! 🐝 Happy World Bee Day! From sample to reference genome, the great work genome sequencing Canadian BioDiversity (and 🇨🇦 bees 🐝) is made possible by @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!

🧬 EBP-affiliated groups are genome sequencing for conservation around the world! 🇨🇦 #EndangeredSpeciesDay #WildlifeConservation #SaveTheMarmots #BiodiversityMatters

🌿 Today on Endangered Species Day, we’re celebrating one of the rarest mammals on Earth—critically endangered marmots—and the incredible conservation teams @marmotrecovery.bsky.social working to protect them. 💚 #EndangeredSpeciesDay #WildlifeConservation #SaveTheMarmots #BiodiversityMatters

(1/2) 🇨🇦 Our Canadian coastline is the world's longest (over 240 thousand km)! #Canada is proud to have an immense diversity along the coastline and we have a responsibility to protect and preserve these fragile diverse #ecosystems. Continued research will protect these valued and crucial ecosystems.

🔬 As of April 29, the @canadianbiogenome.bsky.social has assembled 167 high-quality reference genomes — and counting! 🧬 Explore the live sequencing progress and learn how this national effort is helping decode Canada’s biodiversity: earthbiogenome.ca/status.mhtml

The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), native to Australia, is one of the most studied birds in science, for its vocal learning abilities and as a representative songbird. (1/6)

(1/2) 🇨🇦 To celebrate DNA Day, we introduce the Northern Map Turtle Reference #Genome! What will investigations using this reference genome tell us about turtle reproduction, longevity, or diseases? Will this genomic map unearth new wonders about the Northern Map Turtle? We certainly hope so! #DNAday

🧬 Happy DNA Day! Today we celebrate 2 milestones in #genetics: the discovery of the DNA double helix structure by Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. #DNAday #genomes #biodiversity @ebpgenome.bsky.social

(1/3) 🇨🇦 Ferruginous #Hawks are strikingly pale and distinctive, you'll spot them flying high above or maybe perched on a lone tree, searching for rodents and small mammals to eat. Our samples are processed and assembled in Canada at one of CGen's three nodes. Stay tuned for more 🧬 reference genomes!

Happy Earth Day from the Canadian BioGenome Project! Our power, our planet. We are happy to know that these genomes are helping advance research aimed at preserving our awesome Canadian biodiversity.

(1/3) 🇨🇦 Beluga whales primarily live in cold, circumpolar waters of Arctic and subarctic regions, including the Arctic Ocean, Hudson Bay, and St. Lawrence Estuary. And waters around Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia. Beluga or Qilalugaq (qaulutaq) are important to Inuit communities and culture.