New paper alert! We show deep genetic divergence between morphotypes of Actinia equina and evidence of ploidy-based gene flow barrier. Thanks to co-authors at @uniexecec.bsky.social and LinneSys fund of @linneansociety.bsky.social and @systassn.bsky.social for funding. tinyurl.com/mr2mmmnp

Divergence and admixture of an island gecko!! rdcu.be/eMh85 @ljmulibrary.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social #genomics

One week left to apply for this fully funded PhD studying pied flycatchers in the Peak District at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in collaboration with @nationaltrust.org.uk A 🐦 project that inc. #genetics #physiology & #conservation #technology to explore bird fitness. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Thrilled to share my latest open access research publication - Shifting Seasons: Long‐Term Insights Into Climate Change Effects on Bird Phenology From UK Bird Observatory Ringing Data #ornithology #ljmu #impact @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Nanopore sequencing and haplotyping of mitochondrial DNA hypervariable regions and its application on mixed stain. #MitochondrialDNA #HypervariableRegions #Nanopore #Sequencing #ForensicDNA #ForensicScienceInternational_Genetics www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Learn eDNA metabarcoding with @nanoporetech.com ! 🧬💻 Hands-on online course with @shump.bsky.social covering lab workflows & bioinformatics—turn samples into real biodiversity insights. #eDNA #longreads #Nanopore www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

Some hints and tips for those new to teaching in university/college based on 25 years afore the lectern. Some are my own, others stolen from colleagues. www.marine-biology.net/he-teaching-...

🚀 A big thank you to all participants and instructors of our eDNA Metabarcoding course! 🙌 We explored amazing user-friendly tools like BolDigger, Aspcale, and TaxonTable, had a great intro to @nanoporetech.com data, and wrapped up with an inspiring open discussion full of ideas and projects.

Everyone should write to their MP saying: Israel’s attack on Iran is insane. It is also being used to distract from Gaza, where internet has been cut, and the West Bank, where settlements are aggressively expanding. The UK government MUST recognise the State of Palestine now. Does your MP agree?

SVbyEye: A visual tool to characterize structural variation among whole-genome assemblies. #StructuralVariants #SVs #Visualization #WholeGenome #Assemblies #Bioinformmatics academic.oup.com/bioinformati...

Join us for the Eukaryotic Metabarcoding course w/ @leeselab.bsky.social @dominikbuchner.bsky.social shorturl.at/wRW4T Till & @shump.bsky.social Get hands-on experience analysing Illumina & @nanoporetech.com data & learn how to run metabarcoding pipelines from raw sequences to ecological insights

The study recommends protecting multiple nesting sites within the BHS to preserve the genetic diversity and distinct subpopulations of leatherback turtles. Incorporating genetic data into conservation planning is necessary to ensure targeted and effective management.

🧬Have you used DNA metabarcoding in your research or work? We want to understand how this tool can help monitor neotropical biodiversity and gather insights into the experiences, challenges, and needs of those using it, including researchers and environmental managers. forms.gle/osk8T7gGyabq...

This morning, as part of the AquaEcOmics meeting, we ran a 4-hour crash course on #eDNA #metabarcoding with @nanoporetech.com data, led by @shump.bsky.social A fantastic deep dive into the analysis workflow, packed with insightful case studies — a great start to the day!

Another side of #seafood #mislabeling : @marscicaf.bsky.social (with @shump.bsky.social and others) emphasizes that, if we can’t fully trace #cod product origin, what chance do we have with dozens/hundreds of other less-studied traded species? Paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Tracking the performance of the S&P 500 through 100 days of an administration because I don't want to grade.

Roche’s Fantasy Sequencer Slowly Turning Into a Fantastic Reality #sequencing #nanopore #genomics sandiegomics.com/roches-fanta...

The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.

📢Registrations are now open for the next edition of the Eukaryotic Metabarcoding Workshop with @leeselab.bsky.social @dominikbuchner.bsky.social @tillmacher.bsky.social & @shump.bsky.social 📅Save the dates: 14-18 July 🔗For more information: www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

🌊 Food Traceability Using Genomic Tools 🧬 Join us for an online course with @marianilab.bsky.social & @shump.bsky.social , in February, to learn how cutting-edge genomic technologies (@illumina, @nanoporetech.com & qPCR) are revolutionising seafood traceability and sustainability shorturl.at/Wsdyz

Royal Society Newton Fellowships are open: royalsociety.org/grants/newto... If you're from outside the UK, looking for a primate-focused postdoc related to our current projects (www.plasticprimateslab.com/our-projects...), get in touch!

Only 2 seats left!!!

At Stockholm University, we are now starting a 2-year Master’s programme in Evolutionary Genomics! Topics include population genetics, phylogenetics, molecular & genome evolution, DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and palaeogenetics. Please spread the word! www.su.se/english/sear...

In Sicily for Christmas - like every year for the last 10 years - and I have never seen so many mosquitoes in winter! worse than being here in summer!!

What an incredible journey bringing together researchers from across the globe to learn about eDNA metabarcoding from these stellar instructors @leeselab.bsky.social Dominik Buchner, Till-Hendrik Macher and @shump.bsky.social !🗺️🧬 Big thanks to @ednacollab.bsky.social for making it all happen! 💡💫

After three days of learning about eDNA metabarcoding with short reads, it’s exciting to have @shump.bsky.social sharing with us his expertise on eDNA metabarcoding using long reads. @leeselab.bsky.social @marianilab.bsky.social

🚨 We’re thrilled to kick off the eDNA Metabarcoding course, funded by @ednacollab.bsky.social! 🌍 Researchers worldwide are joining us this week to learn how to analyse their eDNA data with guidance from an exceptional team of instructors. @leeselab.bsky.social @shump.bsky.social

📢 As part of the #AquaEcomics Symposium, we're offering a 1-day course on #eDNA #metabarcoding with @nanoporetech.com Sequencing Technology with @shump.bsky.social on March 21st. 🧬🌊 Seats are limited—reserve yours today! 🔗 www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

🐟Food Traceability Using Genomic Tools🧬 Learn how cutting-edge genomic technologies (Illumina, @nanoporetech.com, qPCR) are revolutionising food traceability and sustainability 🦾: @shump.bsky.social & @marianilab.bsky.social 🔗https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/food-traceability/

Received the latest in #nanopore #mc1d tech today. Will use it today to generate data for the @physaliacourses.bsky.social bioinformatics workshop in December in Collab with @ednacollab.bsky.social

I have been invited to review 8 papers this week. Unfortunately I won't be doing any new reviewing tasks for the rest of the year. Look forward to reading the published papers!

Registrations are now open for the course "Food Traceability Using Genomic Tools" with @shump.bsky.social and @marianilab.bsky.social in July (2-5). From Sanger sequencing to cutting-edge technologies, it covers it all—plus bioinformatic analysis! www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

Plugging a recently published paper on nanopore sequencing of seafood products for improved traceability of geographic origin. shorturl.at/bnyIK

Check out the buffet of prey on offer for Norwegian lobster from suspension feeding to active foraging. A fresh wave of data for better fisheries management. 🦞 #Scampi #Metabarcoding journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

I have arrived. thanks to @marianilab.bsky.social for the invite.