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STRIVE @strivestn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The STRiVE online seminar series continues! 🧬🦍 🗓️ Wed, Sept 30 | 6 PM CEST (9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT) 🗣️ Evan Eichler (HHMI, Univ. of Washington) 🔬 "Segmental duplication and the evolution of novel ape genes"

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Upcoming Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar Series: October 14th Professor Makoto Tachibana from the University of Osaka will present "Revisiting the mammalian sex-determining gene: A hidden exon essential for male development" 🐁🧬🐀 Pre-register on Zoom: otago.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨Reminder: Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA) Student Research Grants deadline is on 5th Oct. 2x sequencing grants🧬🖥️, each valued at ~$15,000 is available for postgraduate students in Australasia that are GSA members. Info available here: genetics.org.au/student-gran...

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Molecular Biology and Evolution @molbioevol.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Mullin et al. use WGS from 101 museum specimens of British/Irish moss carder bumblebees from 1894-2019 to reveal a dramatic drop in genetic diversity: ∼24.6% decrease in heterozygosity and a 2.86-fold increase in ROH 🔗 academic.oup.com/mbe/article/... 📷 Gavin Broad #societyjournal #naturalhistory

MBE | Museum specimens reveal the genomic consequences of long-term population decline in an insect pollinator

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Becky Taylor @beckystaylor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Been wondering how well runs of homozygosity can predict inbreeding depression? Read our new meta-analysis where we show a significant relationship between ROH and fitness across taxa #popgen #consgen: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Runs of Homozygosity Predict Inbreeding Depression Across Taxa: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Measuring inbreeding via runs of homozygosity (ROH) captures realized autozygosity and can infer inbreeding timing through ROH length. A growing body of literature links the proportion of the genome ....

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Lucy Ockert @lucyockert.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I was fortunate enough to be awarded the @geneticsaus.bsky.social Spencer Smith-White Conference award which allowed me to attend GSA in Brisbane last week and present some of my PhD work. It’s always great to re-connect with the society and was an honour to be recognised by GSA! #GSA2026

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Caroline Puente-Lelievre @cpuentelelievre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

These are the results of the poll at the @geneticsaus.bsky.social conference. Will do a new one soon, with perilogs included this time. Have your say!

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Oli Griffith @oligriffith.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Carina Rubio presenting her PhD work at #GSA2026

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Emily Remnant @emsyremsy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Here in Brisbane at the Genetics Society of Australia conference - off to a cracking start with an inspiring presentation from our MJD White prize winner Peter Dearden, reminding us to step back from data and seek functional evidence #GSA2026 @geneticsaus.bsky.social

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Selene FeRNAndez @selfdz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Hive mind - Carolina Puente-Lelievre (@cpuentelelievre.bsky.social) asks: How should we call homologs that are contained within the same protein? a. Plurilogs b. Polilogs c. Multilogs d. Perilogs Thoughts? Cool talk! #GSABrisbane26 @geneticsaus.bsky.social

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Caroline Puente-Lelievre @cpuentelelievre.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

First time at a GSA conference! Great to see the range of research being presented and connect with the community. Thank you @geneticsaus.bsky.social for the opportunity to present our work on the evolution of bacterial motility and structural phylogenetics.

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

#GSA2026 will be kicking off very soon ✨ We are looking forward to an amazing line up of talks over the next week! Please post your conference updates & photos and tag @geneticsaus.bsky.social to have them reposted by the official GSA account🚨

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Physalia-courses@ONLINE @physaliacourses.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🚨 Advanced #ConservationGenomics (ONLINE, 28 Sep–1 Oct) with Giulia Fabbri & @rsbiello.bsky.social . Learn how population genomics informs real-world conservation decisions: Ne, genetic load, SNP panels, policy & legislation + invited expert speakers @roberta-gargiulo.bsky.social shorturl.at/X8Dsi

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Advanced Conservation Genomics

Dates ONLINE, 28 September -1 October 2026 To foster international participation, this course will be held online

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Nicola Gaston @nicgaston.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Congrats @tslumley.bsky.social et al.! VeRy well deseRved Recognition 🙌🍾🥂

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🚨Upcoming Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar Tuesday 7 July (12pm AEST / 2pm NZST) Dr Joanna Achinger-Kawecka from Adelaide University, and SAiGENCI will present a seminar titled "3D chromatin rewiring governs lineage identity in prostate cancer".🧬 Please see the below poster for signup details.

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Australasian Evolution Society - AES @ausevosoc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

✨REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!✨ Join us in December for 🧬𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴🧬- A joint conference by Australasian Evolution Society (AES) and The Society of Australian Systematic Biologists (SASB)🤝. Register at this link: aes.corsizio.com/portal/aes Follow the thread for Key Rego Dates (1/1)

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Joanna Masel @joannamasel.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our new paper doi.org/10.1098/rspb... on long-term genetic threats to small populations finds that "mutational meltdown" (bad mutations fixing) is less of a problem than "mutational drought" (too few good new mutations) @wmawass.bsky.social @uliseshmc.bsky.social @jeremyjberg.bsky.social 1/5

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Extinction vortices are driven more by a shortage of beneficial mutations than by deleterious mutation accumulation

Abstract. Habitat loss contributes to extinction risk in multiple ways. Genetically, small populations can face an ‘extinction vortex’—a positive feedback

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

New paper out from the GSA community! Hot off the press: Nicholas Bail et al. explore “Seven reasons why threatened species managers must consider genetic health” - covering everything from inbreeding and diversity to extinction risk and genetic management. Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

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Seven reasons why threatened species managers must consider genetic health

Abstract. Genetic management is well established as an essential component of threatened species management. In small populations, deteriorating genetic he

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🐦Early bird registration for GSA 2026 has been extended to Friday 5th June (11:59pm AEST). Visit the website to register: www.gsa2026.com Hope to see you at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, from 5-8 July for an amazing lineup of talks on all flavours of genetics!🧬

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The 2026 Genetics Society of Australasia (GSA) Annual Conference, will be held at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus in Brisbane from 5–8 July 2026. This premier meeting offers an excepti...

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Otago Biochemistry @otagobiochemist.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We’re celebrating Professor Louise Bicknell - a DNA detective whose work is bringing answers and hope to families affected by rare genetic diseases. Read more about Louise's research journey as told at her recent Inaugural Professorial Lecture www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...

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Celebrating Professor Louise Bicknell, DNA detective and source of hope for families with rare genetic diseases

The Department of Biochemistry celebrated Louise Bicknell’s promotion to professor at her Inaugural Professorial Lecture earlier this month, marking a stellar academic career defined by a deep love of...

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STRIVE @strivestn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🧬 Next STRiVE Seminar! Aurora Ruiz-Herrera (UAB) presents: "Structural variation through the lens of the 3D genome". 🗓️ Wed, June 3 | 3pm CEST / 9am EDT ✉️ Zoom link via mailing list: groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscr... ℹ️ Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/about/

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Otago Biochemistry @otagobiochemist.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Genomics Aotearoa Webinar Monday 18th May 2026 at 2pm NZT Ehab Abouheif, Zhejiang University Evo-Devo and Climate Change: the double edge sword of novelty and extinction Register here: otago.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Reminder: the Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award closes 11:59pm, 7 May (AEST). Know a keen genetics undergraduate? Encourage them to apply for free registration to GSA 2026 in Brisbane! 🌴🧬📆

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Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) @asps-oz.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Phytogen March2026. A collection of ‘firsts’ 🌱 milestone moments—from first talks to first leadership roles—offering insight and encouragement for those reaching similar steps. Read more: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/mar... #AusPlantSci #WomeninPlantScience #Phytogen

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Final abstract deadline extension - Abstract deadline for our conference in Brisbane, July 5-8, is extended to 11:59pm AEST on Monday 20 April. 🐑🍃🐀🦎🌼🐟🥝🦟🦕🌳💻🦉 No matter your flavour of genetics, you'll find it at GSA 2026!

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STRIVE @strivestn.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

🌻 Next STRiVE seminar: Loren Rieseberg (UBC) explores SVs, adaptation & speciation—from wild sunflowers to 1000+ species! 🗓️ Apr 29 | 9am PDT / 6pm CEST ✉️ Zoom link via mailing list: groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscr... ℹ️ Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/about/

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

GSA abstract submission deadline has been extended until the 13th of April - make sure to get your abstracts in by next Monday!

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STRIVE @strivestn.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🧬 Join the STRiVE kick-off conference (TiBE-STRiVE) July 8-10, 2026 near Porto! Registration & abstracts open: 🔹 Members: Feb 25-Apr 7 🔹 Non-members: Mar 16-Apr 7 Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/porto_about/ #Evolution #Genomics #Biology

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Registrations close in 1 week! Make sure to submit your abstracts for GSA 2026, Brisbane🌴

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Bridget O’Sullivan (Australian National University), the winner of the Philip Batterham Conference Award 2026 for an Honours/Masters student member of GSA!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Hanna Amoanimaa-Dede (University of New England), Lucia Rey Alvarez (Australian National University), Lucy Ockert (University of New South Wales) and Nicholas Bail (James Cook University), the winners of the Spencer Smith-White Conference Award 2026 for a PhD member of GSA!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Leo Featherstone (University of New South Wales), the winner of the DG Catcheside Prize 2026 for the top Australasian doctoral student in the field of #genetics!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Andrew Urquhart (University of Melbourne), the winner of the Alan Wilton Award 2026 for an early career researcher up to 5 years post-PhD!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Joanna Achinger-Kawecka (University of Adelaide), the winner of the Ross Crozier Medal 2026 for a mid-career researcher 5-15 years post-PhD!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Carolyn Hogg (University of Sydney) and Kym Ottewell (Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Australia), the joint inaugural winners of the Impact Award 2026 for excellence in applied impact!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations 🏆 Peter Dearden (University of Otago), the winner of the MJD White Medal 2026 for excellence in #genetics research!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📣GSA 2026 Award winners announced! 📣 All winners will be presenting at 🧬GSA 2026🧬 at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. 🚩Reminder to submit your abstracts by April 6th and register to hear these amazing researchers present their work!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Please join us for the next Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar on Wednesday April 1st (1pm AEST / 3pm NZST). We will hear from Assoc Prof Anna Santure from Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland presenting a seminar titled "Genomic Predictors of Fitness in a Threatened Population".

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

GSA’s 2026 abstract submission & registration are open! www.gsa2026.com Details: July 5-8, University of Queensland’s St. Lucia campus, Brisbane🌴 Abstracts due April 6, early bird reg closes May 25. Exciting program and plenty of opportunities for everyone to present their exciting work!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Applications for the Genetics Society of AustralAsia’s 2026 awards close at the end of the month ⏰ If you work in #genetics research or teaching (or know someone who does), now’s the time to apply!

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award is awarded to assist 3rds year genetics students to attend the annual conference. The GSA committee may elect to offer more than one award in a given year. Applications due 11:59pm 7th May AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#Dona...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Summer Internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics (SING) Alumni GSA Conference Award provides the opportunity for recent SING Australia or SING Aotearoa alumni to attend the annual GSA Conference. 4 awards are available. Applications due 11:59pm 7th April AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#SING...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Philip Batterham Conference Award is awarded to assist Honours and Masters students who are members of GSA to attend the annual conference. The GSA committee may elect to offer more than one award in a given year. Applications due 11:59pm 28th Feb AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#Batt...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Spencer Smith-White Conference Award is awarded to assist #PhD students who are members of GSA to attend the annual conference. Applications due 11:59pm 28th Feb AEST #PhDchat genetics.org.au/awards/#Smit...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The DG Catcheside Prize is awarded to the top Australasian doctoral student in #genetics. If your #PhD passed examination in 2025 at an Australasian university, you’re eligible to apply. Applications due midnight 11:59pm 28th Feb AEST #PhDchat #ECRchat genetics.org.au/awards/#DGCa...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The ✨NEW✨ GSA Impact Award is awarded to recognise excellence in genetics research with applied impact, showcasing the power of genetics to address real world problems in one or more fields of transformational relevance. Applications due midnight 28th Feb AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#Impa...

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Genetics Society of AustralAsia @geneticsaus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Genetics Society of AustralAsia Alan Wilton Award is awarded to an early career Australasian genetics researcher within 5 years of their PhD (career interruptions considered). Applications due midnight 28th Feb AEST #ECRchat genetics.org.au/awards/#Alan...

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