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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I love New England Biolabs & their commitment to the advancement of science, stewardship of the environment, & giving back to the world around us. They just provided support for the 2025 Cell Contact and Adhesion GRC & asked me to share an ad for postdoctoral fellowships www.neb.com/en-us/about-...

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Quantum-Si @quantum-si.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Another milestone achieved on Proteus™. Quantum-Si has demonstrated sequencing with detection of 18 amino acids using a developmental kit run on integrated Proteus instruments. Read the full PR here: bit.ly/4ranhjQ

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Oxford Nanopore @nanoporetech.com · 24/09/2026

On-the-spot pathogen identification. From initial characterisation of genomes to the rapid identification of variants, portable and accessible nanopore technology enables quick responses to public health emergencies globally. See what you're missing. bit.ly/4ArKtyk #WYMM

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🧬 There is no one-size-fits-all pipeline for insect genomes. Tiny bodies can mean very little DNA. Genome size, repetitive DNA, high heterozygosity & complex microbiomes can all create challenges. Researchers are developing new approaches to unlock genomes across the Tree of Life. 🌳 #TreeOfLife

Collage showing a wide variety of insects, including moths, beetles, bees, mantises, and other species. Text explains that there is no one-size-fits-all pipeline for insect genomes because factors such as body size, genome size, repetitive DNA, heterozygosity, and complex microbiomes create different sequencing challenges.

Close-up of a tiny insect approximately 0.5 mm long. Text explains that a single insect may not provide enough DNA for all the libraries needed to build a high-quality genome, requiring specialized extraction, sequencing, and assembly approaches.

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌊☀️ Sous l’eau à marée haute. Exposée à l’air à marée basse. Du Canada à la France et à l’Australie, la vie des mares résiduelles fait face à des conditions extrêmes. 🌊 Leurs génomes portent les traces de cette adaptation. 💻🧬 Intertidal life has evolved to survive between land and sea. #Intertidal

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A colorful collage of intertidal biodiversity, featuring sea stars, diatoms, limpets, sea anemones, sea urchins, seaweeds, sponges, mussels, sea cucumbers, nudibranchs, barnacles, corals and crabs. Text explains that thousands of species have adapted to survive in this challenging environment and that their genomes carry traces of life at the boundary between land and sea.

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Collage coloré illustrant la biodiversité intertidale, avec des étoiles de mer, diatomées, patelles, anémones de mer, oursins, algues, éponges, moules, concombres de mer, nudibranches, balanes, coraux et crabes. Le texte explique que des milliers d’espèces se sont adaptées pour survivre dans cet environnement exigeant et que leurs génomes portent les traces de la vie à la frontière entre terre et mer.

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Three photographs compare intertidal life from different parts of the world: bright red sea anemones on the Australian coast, purple sea stars on Canada’s Pacific coast, and a large red sea anemone on the French Atlantic coast. Text emphasizes that although these regions have different species and climates, organisms living in their intertidal zones share the challenge of surviving constantly changing conditions.

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Trois photographies comparent la vie intertidale dans différentes régions du monde : des anémones de mer rouge vif sur la côte australienne, des étoiles de mer violettes sur la côte pacifique du Canada et une grande anémone de mer rouge sur la côte atlantique française. Le texte souligne que, malgré des espèces et des climats différents, les organismes de ces zones intertidales partagent un même défi : survivre à des conditions en changement constant.

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 25/09/2026

🧬 Three years of bringing the genomics community together in Vancouver! On October 29, the GSC Collaborator Forum returns for its third year—bringing researchers, collaborators & omics experts together to share ideas and build new connections. #GSCForum2026 #Genomics

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌊🧬 Que peuvent nous révéler les génomes des mares intertidales du monde entier? À chaque marée, la vie fait face à des changements de température, de salinité et d’oxygène. Et pourtant, des milliers d’espèces se sont adaptées pour y survivre. #Biodiversité #Génomique @atlasea.bsky.social

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Collage of colorful intertidal life, including sea anemones, sea urchins, sea stars, mussels, and rocky tide pools. French text asks: “What can the genomes of the world’s intertidal zones reveal to us?”

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Collage coloré de la vie intertidale, comprenant des anémones de mer, des oursins, des étoiles de mer, des moules et des mares rocheuses. Le texte demande : « Que peuvent nous révéler les génomes des mares intertidales du monde entier?

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Rocky intertidal habitats shown under changing tidal conditions, with seaweeds, anemones, barnacles, mussels, and sea stars. Text emphasizes how life here changes from hour to hour: underwater at high tide and exposed at low tide, while experiencing shifts in temperature and salinity.

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Habitats intertidaux rocheux présentés sous différentes conditions de marée, avec des algues, des anémones, des balanes, des moules et des étoiles de mer. Le texte souligne que la vie y change d’heure en heure : sous l’eau à marée haute et exposée à marée basse, avec des variations de température et de salinité.

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At the #DRDK2026, ancient DNA pioneer Dr. Beth Shapiro will take us inside the real science of de-extinction. 🎟️ Tickets must be reserved in advance 📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration 🎤 Keynote to follow Get your tickets now events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🫀 What if we could 3D-print heart tissue to test treatments? For Global Biotech Week, we’re highlighting a BC-based project led by Dr. Zachary Laksman at UBC and Dr. Stephanie Willerth of Axolotl Biosciences. ow.ly/JNv050ZPmHp

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🇨🇦🧬Welcome aboard! The @canadianbiogenome.bsky.social is a new ERGA Associate Partner. The project is Canada's contribution to the @ebpgenome.bsky.social, working to generate high-quality reference genomes for Canadian species, a great addition to our growing network 🔗 earthbiogenome.ca

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 22/09/2026

🧬 Join us October 29 in Vancouver for the GSC Collaborator Forum—bringing together researchers, collaborators & technology partners to explore the future of genomics. 🔬 Scientific talks 🤖 AI in Genomics 💡 Technology showcases 🏆 Sequence to Innovate 🧪 GSC tours Explore. Connect. Collaborate.

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 22/09/2026

🧬 We’re pleased to welcome Genome BC as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum! 💻🧬 For 25+ years, genomebc.bsky.social has helped advance genomics research and innovation across BC, funding more than 650 research and innovation projects. #GSCForum2026 #Genomics #GenomicInnovation

Alt text: Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, featuring Bronze Sponsor Genome BC. Genome BC is highlighted for 25 years of advancing genomics research and innovation in British Columbia and for funding more than 650 research and innovation projects in health and the environment. The graphic notes Genome BC’s long-standing collaboration with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, combining Genome BC’s role as a funder and research convener with GSC sequencing and bioinformatics expertise. The Forum takes place October 29, 2026, in Vancouver and includes the Sequence to Innovate competition.

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 18/09/2026

🧬🖥️ Apply Today — Deadline Today! There’s still time to get your sequencing idea off the ground with Sequence 2 Innovate. 🏆 Two projects will receive up to $15,000 CAD in GSC sequencing support. 📅 New deadline: Sept. 18 tinyurl.com/Sequence2Inn...

Promotional graphic for Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026 and the Sequence 2 Innovate Competition. The competition will fund two sequencing projects with up to $15,000 in sequencing support. The graphic highlights 2025 winners Greg Owens, University of Victoria, for research developing epigenetic clocks for long-lived fish species, and Jongbok Lee, University of Calgary, for research using Olink proteomics to investigate exercise-enhanced immune cell therapy. The Collaborator Forum takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities in Vancouver, BC.

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 10/09/2026

🧬🖥️ We’re pleased to welcome @pacbio.bsky.social as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum! Discover how highly accurate long-read sequencing can open doors to the next breakthrough for GSC researchers and innovators. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver, BC 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo... #GSCForum2026

Alt text: Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver, BC. The graphic features a Bronze Sponsor Spotlight for PacBio. PacBio is described as a global leader in highly accurate long-read sequencing, providing advanced sequencing solutions that enable researchers to explore genomes and transcriptomes with exceptional accuracy and resolution. Its technologies help scientists uncover genetic variation, resolve complex biology, and generate insights that advance human health and life science research. PacBio is proud to collaborate with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, combining highly accurate long-read sequencing with the GSC’s genomics expertise to tackle complex biological questions and enable deeper genomic insights. The graphic also promotes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, encouraging researchers to apply to have their next sequencing project funded. The Collaborator Forum will be held at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities, 711 West Broadway and 570 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 11/09/2026

🧬🖥️ Deadline extended! There’s still time to get your sequencing idea off the ground with Sequence 2 Innovate. 🏆 Two projects will receive up to $15,000 CAD in GSC sequencing support. 📅 New deadline: Sept. 18 tinyurl.com/Sequence2Inn...

Graphic promoting Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026 and the Sequence 2 Innovate Competition. The competition will fund two sequencing projects with up to $15,000 in sequencing support. The Collaborator Forum takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn and GSC facilities in Vancouver, BC.

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Put simply, care is research & research is care. As we recognize #ClinicalTrialsDay, @vchhealthcare.bsky.social VP Research Dr. Gavin Stuart highlights how clinical trials are shaping the future of health care by advancing innovation & improving patient outcomes across B.C. & beyond: buff.ly/oa3jNoJ

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 10/09/2026

🧬🖥️ We’re pleased to welcome Alamar Biosciences as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum! Discover how precision proteomics can open doors to deeper biological insights and the next breakthrough. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver, BC 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo... #GSCForum2026 #Proteomics

Promotional graphic for the GSC Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver, BC. The graphic features a Bronze Sponsor Spotlight for Alamar Biosciences. Alamar Biosciences is advancing precision proteomics with NULISA®, a highly sensitive and scalable technology designed to accelerate biomarker discovery and enable deeper insights into human biology and disease. By combining ultra-high sensitivity with robust multiplexing and automation, NULISA enables researchers to detect and characterize low-abundance biomarkers that can be challenging to measure with conventional proteomic technologies. Alamar Biosciences and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre share a commitment to advancing omics research by combining cutting-edge technologies with scientific expertise to unlock deeper biological insights and accelerate discovery. The graphic also promotes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, encouraging researchers to apply to have their next sequencing project funded. The Collaborator Forum will be held at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and GSC facilities, 711 West Broadway and 570 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Heading to #NCFH2026? 🧬 Join our workshop to explore what’s next in HiFi sequencing with Revio, featuring Prof. Lili Milani & Riki Aydeniz. Learn about population-scale genomics & SPRQ-Nx. Meet us on-site: bit.ly/3Sq8KUt #PacBio

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Quantum-Si @quantum-si.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Identifying that a protein variant exists is just the beginning. The challenge is determining exactly which variant is present. Researchers explored single-molecule protein sequencing to identify hemoglobin variants from patient samples by observing variant-specific amino acid substitutions.

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth? The answer is more fascinating, than you might think. 📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration 🎤 Keynote to follow 🎟️ Registration is required in advance. Reserve your spot today: events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY #DRDK2026

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Twist Bioscience @twistbioscience.com · 10/09/2026

Some genes are easy, others apparently woke up & chose chaos. Repeats, hairpins, GC-rich regions? Bring on the complexity. Twist Gene Synthesis is designed to tackle challenging sequences with predictable timelines, so your research can focus on the biology, not the synthesis

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10x Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Your feedback is in on our first 8-week data analysis course, and we’re so glad it helped! 🤩Apply for the Oct. 5th cohort to learn to analyze your own #singlecell and #insitu spatial data: bit.ly/4wW1Vs3

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🧬🌍 While some of us were at the beach this summer, EBP-affiliated projects were busy sequencing life on Earth. Together, our global community has now generated 5,000+ genome assemblies meeting EBP reference-quality standards! Thank you to everyone around the world who made this milestone possible. 🌍

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 09/09/2026

🧬 Explore. Connect. Collaborate. The GSC Collaborator Forum is bringing Vancouver’s research community together for a day of science, technology & collaboration. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2026CollabForum

Alt text: Promotional graphic for Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver. The day program runs 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and features scientific sessions, invited keynotes, an AI in Genomics panel, partner core facilities, and sponsor talks and booths. The evening program runs 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the GSC and includes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, poster and networking reception, and tours of GSC lab and compute facilities. Sponsor logos are displayed along the bottom.

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10x Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🩸 Collect blood samples anywhere. Process when you're ready. On September 22, join our educational webinar on blood sample prep. We'll share our latest workflows and how they can help solve common bottlenecks in single cell blood studies. Register at bit.ly/4zWGJ7X

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🐝 More than 1 million insect species have been described. Millions more may still be out there. Now imagine trying to sequence them. 🧬 From tiny amounts of DNA to wildly different genomes, insects present some of biodiversity genomics’ biggest challenges. #EarthBioGenomeProject #Insects #Genomics

A collage of diverse insects arranged around the text, “Unlocking the Genomes of Earth’s Most Diverse Animals.” The insects include beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, ants, grasshoppers, stick insects, and other species, illustrating the extraordinary diversity of insects.

World map surrounded by photographs of insects from different regions. Text reads, “More than 1 million insect species have been described. Millions more may remain undiscovered. And each represents a genome we have yet to explore.”

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 02/09/2026

🧬🖥️ Joining us in person in Vancouver for the GSC Collaborator Forum on October 29, 2026? Consider applying to our third Sequence to Innovate Competition! Bring your sequencing idea to GSC and compete for up to $15,000 CAD in sequencing support. 🏆 🔗 www.bcgsc.ca/2026-collabo... #Genomics #Sequence

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Science in Vancouver @scienceinvancouver.com · 26/08/2026

🖼️ The 2026 Science Exposed Finalists have been announced! 💕📸 Congratulations to Aaron Dhanda, Dezaiah Sheena, Nicole Jung, and Connor Thompson! Support our Vancouver researchers' beautiful mix of science and art by voting for their images today: bit.ly/3UjwV7C

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

In a new episode of the UBC Knowledge Exchange podcast, Sandra Fox from the VCHRI Indigenous Health Research Unit & Rebecca Hargreaves reflect on community-engaged research, cultural humility & social work practice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside: buff.ly/ToHiWpL

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Episode 8 – The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast

“But as a service provider, I can adjust my practice. I can listen to communities, individuals, and population groups about what is important to them in receiving healthcare, and through that I can…

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10x Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 21, for a webinar on combinatorial CRISPR screens in human iPSCs. Explore how pooled single cell screening and TF mapping enable predictive modeling of cell fate. Register at bit.ly/4pFBUeB

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10x Genomics @10xgenomics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The next breakthrough in your data is waiting in someone else's queue when you could run the analysis yourself. 8 weeks to learn #singlecell and #insitu spatial analysis with 10x pipelines and community tools. Apply now for the Oct. 5th cohort ➡️ bit.ly/4wW1Vs3

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What happens when genomics education starts with the questions that matter most to students in their own communities? Geneskool is bringing genomics learning closer to home through new regional hubs www.genomebc.ca/blog/geneskool-hubs…

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 02/09/2026

A 4–4 draw… for now. 👀⚽️🧬 Thanks Genome British Columbia for a great match! We’re already looking forward to the rematch. 🏆

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Proud to support a new multi-year project that aims to reduce processing bottlenecks, enable more independent data management + bring Nanopore sequencing technology to remote communities. www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-genomics-c…

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 27/08/2026

SFU is recruiting internationally recognized researcher Yingda Cheng as the new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Advanced Digital Technologies for Fusion Energy. Her work combines AI, mathematics and advanced simulation in fusion energy and other emerging technologies. Read more:

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SFU recruits world-leading researcher to accelerate advanced computing-driven breakthroughs in fusion energy

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is strengthening its leadership in artificial intelligence and climate innovation with the recruitment of internationally renowned applied mathematician Yingda Cheng. As...

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🐦🧬 What does it take to complete the genome of a songbird? The Vertebrate Genomes Project has produced the first complete, fully phased reference genome of the zebra finch (𝘛𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘨𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢). Getting there took more than simply generating more sequence. #T2T #VGP #Genomics #GenomeAssembly

A male zebra finch with a bright red-orange beak, orange cheek patch, striped chest, and spotted brown wings. Text asks, “What does it take to complete the genome of a songbird?” and explains that the Vertebrate Genomes Project produced the first truly complete, fully diploid, fully phased reference genome of the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata).

A male zebra finch standing on rocky ground. Text explains that bird genomes are relatively small, but some of their tiniest chromosomes are difficult to sequence. The complete zebra finch genome revealed 7 macrochromosomes, 21 microchromosomes, and 11 tiny dot chromosomes.

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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Find your ideal sequencing match: bit.ly/3QUZRl5 🧬 Answer 3 quick questions in under a minute to get matched with a personalized HiFi Fit Kit tailored to your specific research goals. Get instant access to your customized resource bundle!

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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Step into a new era of long-read multiomics! 🧬 Join leading experts as they share how long-read sequencing advances rare disease diagnostics, uncovers neurodegenerative mechanisms, & supports AI-driven therapeutic discovery. Register: bit.ly/4h4MGJ4 #PacBio #Multiomics #HiFiSequencing

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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🌲 Douglas-fir trees have one of the world's largest and most complex genomes. A Genome BC-funded project is developing new genomic tools to help identify trees that are better suited to future climate conditions, supporting healthier, more resilient forests. Read more:

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 27/08/2026

🤖🧬 How is AI changing genomics — and where is it taking us next? Join us at the 2026 GSC Collaborator Forum for a panel exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in genomics. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2026CollabForum #AIinGenomics #Genomics

Promotional graphic for Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026 featuring the AI in Genomics panel discussion. The session is chaired by Lexie Flatt, Executive Vice President of Health System Intelligence, Data Governance, and Analytics at PHSA. Panelists are Steven Jones, Director of Science at GSC; Eric Chuah, Head of Bioinformatics and Data Sciences at GSC; and Ali Bashashati, Director of AI Research at the BC Ovarian Cancer Program. The panel will explore the opportunities, challenges, and evolving role of artificial intelligence in genomics. The Collaborator Forum takes place Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn and GSC facilities in Vancouver, BC.

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 24/08/2026

SFU researchers have received more than $4.2M through the Spring 2026 CIHR Project Grant competition. The funding will support research across a range of health challenges, including brain health, treatments for opioid use disorder and harm reduction services amid the ongoing toxic drug crisis.

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Health researchers secure more than $4.2 million in funding

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

✨ This summer, VCHRI SPARKS recipients explored innovative research taking place across the labs led by VCHRI investigators Drs. Lara Boyd, Nathaniel Moulson, Eitan Prisman, Michael Berger & Min Hyung Ryu. Participants learned about ongoing studies & presented their own research projects to peers.

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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎉 Congrats to this year’s Knowledge Translation Challenge Award recipients! Learn how these innovative projects will help implement evidence-based practice changes to improve patient care: www.vchri.ca/announcement...

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🧬 Why do high-quality reference genomes matter? Draft genomes can contain gaps, errors and fragmented sequences — potentially hiding important biology. 💻🧬 High-quality references give us a clearer, more complete picture — and a stronger foundation for discovery. #Genomics #EarthBioGenomeProject

An African elephant standing in a grassy landscape, shown with sections of its body missing or fragmented like an incomplete puzzle. Text reads, “A genome isn’t useful simply because it’s assembled. Missing, fragmented, or inaccurate genomes can hide important biological information.”

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