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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 3h
📢 Exciting Opportunity for an outstanding and motivated scientist! 🔬🚀 We're delighted to advertise a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira Group, Department of Genetics! Please see below details on how to apply : www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to join the research group of Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira (https://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/research-groups/karam-teixeira...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚀 We're Hiring: Research Associate 🔬✨ We are looking for a Research Associate to join Alex Cagan's group and contribute to cutting-edge research projects in a collaborative and supportive environment. 📅 Please see the link below for details on how to apply www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
How do mutant clones compete in healthy tissues as animals age, and how do some mammals suppress cancer across remarkably different lifespans and body sizes? The Cagan Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚀 We're Hiring! The Department of Genetics is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Pathogen Genetics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching excellence, and join our world leading community in Genetics. 📢 Apply www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Pathogen Genetics
Applications are invited for an Assistant or Associate Professorship in Pathogen Genetics to be held in the Department of Genetics. We are searching for a talented individual with a track record of fu...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
WE ARE HIRING! A Research Laboratory Technician to join the team in the Cagan group at the Department of Genetics. Closing date 4 October 2026 Apply Via www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc... For more details about our group see www.gen.cam.ac.uk/cagan-group.
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Cagan Group | Department of Genetics
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Year 12 students from the Emmanuel College Summer Residential Programme joined us in the Department of Genetics for hands-on activities exploring developmental biology, genetics, and biomedical research. Many thanks to our postdocs who led the sessions. #ScienceOutreach #STEM
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Professor Kate Baker's study from the Department of Genetics is receiving media coverage, helping to bring this important topic to a broader audience. www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
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Sexually transmitted diarrhoea spreading rapidly among some networks of gay men in the UK, study finds
Many men who have sex with men remain unaware of the growing risk posed by sexually transmitted Shigella, say researchers, as a new study shows variants are spreading quickly in the UK and evolving re...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📢 We are hiring! 🧬 We’re looking for a Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Genetics 🧪 🔗 For more details, follow the link below! 👇 www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join an interactive research group led by Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge. The Research ...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Department of Genetics is hiring a Research Associate (Fixed Term) Details on how to apply: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We are hiring : Research Laboratory Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)
We Are Hiring: Research Laboratory Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)
✨ There is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research group in the Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, as a part
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Research Laboratory Coordinator.
🧪 We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with:

📋 Strong project coordination skills
🧬 Experience managing complex samples, records, and workflows

🔍 Laboratory experience in molecular biology, genomics, or a related area
🚀 Join us and be part of impactful research in a dynamic academic environment!
 Further details are here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-laboratory-coordinator-part-time-fixed-term-pc49915
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We are hiring please follow the link below for details www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/departm...
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Department Safety and Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
The Department of Genetics is inviting applications for the position of Safety and Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. This is an important role with responsibility for health and safety and env...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Want to get paid while gaining valuable experience this summer? 🌟 Our research studentships are open for applications — but time is running out! 📅 Deadline: Friday 2 May www.gen.cam.ac.uk/undergraduat...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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Distinguished Keynotes - ISMB 2026
ISCB - International Society for Computational Biology
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Huge thanks to our fantastic scientists for welcoming Year 12 student for a hands-on lab experience. The students gained practical experience in fly phenotyping, staining and imaging, and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial counterstaining 🧬🧪 #Drosophila #universityofcambridge #Cambridge
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Research scientists, Juliette, Martin and Robert took part in the Trumpington Meadows Primary School STEM Event. The children had a fantastic time extracting DNA, viewing slides under the microscope, and mixing liquids to observe exciting colour changes. Brilliant afternoon of hands‑on science! 🔬🧬
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the group of Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira (www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research-gro...) ➡️For Further details see the link www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work in the group of Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira (https://www.gen.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/research-groups/karam-teixeira) in
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge invites expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group. ➡️For further details see the link below www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/group-l...
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Group Leader Research Fellowship Sponsorship Scheme
The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge invites expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent
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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Applications for the Genetics Society Summer Studentship Grants are open! If you’re an undergrad itching to dive into real research, this is your doorway into the lab. More information here: genetics.org.uk/grants/summe...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Very excited to share this interesting episode!
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 10/09/2025
Breastfeeding boosts babies' lifelong health – but 1 in 20 women struggle. @geula.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social found that 'milk squeezing' cells, rather than 'milk-producing' cells, may be to blame. Find out how this could lead to new ways to supporting mothers 👉 bit.ly/4mTUixN
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Study of breast cell changes in motherhood provides clues to breastfeeding difficulties
A University of Cambridge study of adult mammary gland development has revealed new genes involved in breastfeeding, and provided insights into how genetic
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Many congratulations to Group Leader, Richard Durbin, on this well-deserved award 🏆
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Why don’t whales, elephants, or naked mole-rats get more cancer? 🐋🐘🐀 Evolution may already have cracked the code — and we’re learning from it. 🔗 “Animal instincts: Exploring nature’s oncologist” by @atjcagan.bsky.social → news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/10/27/a...
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Animal instincts: Exploring nature’s oncologist - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Can we pick apart how evolution has suppressed cancer in some species? Alex Cagen is attempting exactly that by going beyond mouse models… way beyond.
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Aylwyn Scally @aylwyn-scally.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Come and join us here in Cambridge! Applications open for a new faculty position, for a researcher in computational and/or theoretical biology, based jointly in Genetics and Mathematics. Happy to answer questions about research, teaching and working here. www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/faculty...
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Faculty Position in Computational Biology
Applications are invited for an Assistant/ Associate Professorship in Computational Biology to commence on 1 April 2026 or shortly thereafter. This is a joint post between the Department of Applied
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Cambridge Fly Club @cambridgeflyclub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Next, Dr. Erik Clark, @wellcometrust.bsky.social CDA Fellow from @geneticscam.bsky.social, shared insights on how the ideas behind the anteroposterior patterning in Drosophila are evolving with the newer and fascinating advancements with multiplex imaging and interdisciplinary approaches.
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Alex Cagan @atjcagan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Julie Ahringer from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk gives talk on decoding genome regulation during development. Exploring how chromatin accessibility changes throughout development enable single cells to become multicellular organisms.
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🎉 Exciting news! 3 Department members have won @erc.europa.eu Synergy Grants: • Richard Durbin & Felipe Karam-Teixeira — studying metazoan genomes & transposable elements • Eva Paluch (PDN) & Daniel St Johnston — exploring epithelial cell robustness ➡️www.gen.cam.ac.uk/news/erc-synergy-grant-success
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
This summer, the Research Informatics Training Team hosted 19 students from Saudi Arabia for a 6-week bioinformatics summer school 🧬 Covering RNA-seq, proteomics, genomics & modelling, the programme got fantastic feedback ⭐Huge thanks to our team for making it a success!
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
We were thrilled to host students and staff from two Reykjavík Gymnasiums visiting to explore life science research. They toured our labs, heard from our Head Steve, and discovered the excitement of modern genetics—an inspiring day of science and curiosity! 🧬✨
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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Our final leadership team to reintroduce are the brilliant leads of the Functional and Evolutionary Genomics Theme. New lead John shares his thoughts on research across the School. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk @camvetschool.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social #BiologicalSciences
Dark blue graphic with white Functional and Evolutionary Genomics logo (DNA inside a cog wheel). Profile photos of Theme Leads Alex Almeida, Kate S. Baker, and John Welch. Quote from Dr John Welch reads: "Cambridge is full of great researchers working on different parts of complex problems. A real benefit of the Research Themes is bringing these researchers together, showing how apparently different research programmes can illuminate and energise one another."
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We’re hiring! ✨ Love keeping things organised, planning events, and making things run like clockwork? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable administrator to support our Head of Department and coordinate key activities — from research events to departmental celebrations! 🎉
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 10/10/2025
It's World Mental Health Day. Here's a reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone. Reach out for what you need at our student support page: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/get-support
It's World Mental Health Day. Here’s your reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone.

If you're not sure who to reach out to at Cambridge, swipe across to read our guide.
A person with a green speech bubble which says "I'm OK, but would like some advice." Text on the rest of the graphic says: You can reach out to your College Tutor, College Health and Wellbeing Team and the Postgraduate Wellbeing Service.A drawing of a person wearing a headset at a desktop computer with a purple speech bubble that says: "Things are challenging or stressful, and my usual ways of helping myself aren’t always working." Below the drawing are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling or Postgraduate Wellbeing Service, and your College Health and Wellbeing Team.A drawing of a person looking anxious and unsure with a dark green speech bubble that says: "The way I’m feeling is often impacting my day to day life." Undernead that are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling Service, your NHS GP, your College Health and Wellbeing Team and the University Mental Health Advice Service.
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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Meet our Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health Theme Leads. New Lead Sumru shares her hopes for the Theme. Learn more on our website: www.bio.cam.ac.uk @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social @geneticscam.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @scicambridge.bsky.social
Teal graphic with white Reproduction, Development and Lifelong Health logo (three people behind health cross). Headshots of Theme Leads Sumru Bayin, Alex Cagan, Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, Mekayla Storer. Quote from Dr Sumru Bayin says: 'As Theme Leads, we look forward to enabling new connections that inspire transformative interdisciplinary research. Building on my experience with the Complex Tissue Regeneration Grand Challenge, I aim to uncover new synergies and unlock new opportunities across the School of Biological Sciences.'
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Naomi Moris @nmoris.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Fully-funded 4-year PhD Opportunities available at the @crick.ac.uk , including a project in our lab on human #embryomodels Feel free to share with anyone interested, and apply through the online portal before 5th November! 👏 www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
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Moris Lab | Investigating human trunk development using stem cell-based embryo models
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Need plans for next Saturday? We are back at Big Biology Day 2025! 🧬 Explore why some species live longer, peer at tissue samples under the microscope, play our lifespan game 🐋🐭 & meet mutant fruit flies 🦟✨ From whales to tiny DNA-unlocking flies, discoveries await for all ages.
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MRC Toxicology Unit @mrc-tu.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The Sawarkar lab is looking for a Research Assistant to investigate transcriptional changes in the context of stress and neurodegeneration with the goal of developing novel therapeutics. Sawarkar lab research: buff.ly/kk3P5ia Apply here: buff.ly/oSlJ5J4 Closes 31st August 2025
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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Interested in lactation?🤱 Are you a researcher, clinician or lactation consultant working in Cambridge and around with an interest in the science, health, and societal dimensions of lactation? Join us for the Cambridge Lactation Network 2025 Summer Symposium! 🗓 Thursday 11 September 2025
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Join today at 1pm in the Biffen Lecture Theatre, Downing Site!
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Geula Hanin @geula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🚨 I’m looking for two enthusiastic scientists to join our team at Cambridge to explore the molecular mechanisms of lactation, early nutrition, and their long-term impact on health. Apply here: 👉 RA: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51988/ 👉 Postdoc: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51984/ Please share 🔬👩‍🔬
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🧬 25 years since the Human Genome Project — a milestone that reshaped biology and medicine. Richard Durbin joins the latest Naked Scientist episode to explore the history of genomics www.gen.cam.ac.uk/news/25-years-human-genome-project
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Royal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · 16/07/2025
Are you a scientist with an interest in molecular cell #biology & quantitative systems biology? Join four leading molecular biologists as they conduct a residential scientific meeting in Cambridge on the topic of protein homeostasis: royalsociety.org/science-even... @geneticscam.bsky.social
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Can genetics grow a better garden? 🌻🪴 In this Naked Scientists episode, @aylwyn-scally.bsky.social digs into the roots of genetics and how it could help gardens face climate threats like drought and pests. www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/can-genetics-grow-better-garden
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
“These infections didn’t just cause illness – they may have contributed to population collapse, migration, and genetic adaptation.” - Eske Willerslev www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/large-scale-dna-study-maps-37000-years-of-human-disease-history
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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history
Researchers have mapped the spread of infectious diseases in humans across millennia, to reveal how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our
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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Next Tuesday at 11:00 CEST: Talk by @piosierra.bsky.social from @geneticscam.bsky.social - Faster identification of Transposable Elements in full #genome assemblies 🧬 ➡️ www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/faster-... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social #TransposableElements #TEs
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Faster identification of Transposable Elements in full genome assemblies
This month's ERGA BioGenome Analysis & Applications Seminar will feature a talk by speaker Pío Sierra about a new tool, pantera, which allows faster identification of Transposable Elements in genome a...
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Incredible images created by our scientists using advanced microscopes are helping to drive biological discovery 🔬 Read more about our Microscopy Bioscience Platform⬇️ www.cam.ac.uk/stories/camb... @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social 📸 @alexneaverson.bsky.social 📸 @dillansaunders.bsky.social
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Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge @geneticscam.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Ever wonder how nature got so diverse? The secret might lie in these colorful cichlid fish 🐠 Cambridge scientists discovered that ‘flipped’ segments of DNA act like evolutionary turbo boosts — helping species adapt fast and evolve into new ones. 👇 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adr9961
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Royal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · 03/06/2025
Are you a scientist with an interest in molecular cell #biology & quantitative systems biology? Join four leading molecular biologists as they conduct a residential scientific meeting in Cambridge on the topic of protein homeostasis: royalsociety.org/science-even... @geneticscam.bsky.social
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Kate Baker @ksbakes.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Sexually transmissible shigellosis has gone from an obscure cause of sporadic outbreaks to a sustained endemic AMR priority in only two decades! 🧫💊 Check out our latest preprint to understand how this happened 1/11 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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The natural history of the emergence of sexually transmissible shigellosis
Shigellosis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by bacteria belonging to one of four species of Shigella . Sexually transmissible shigellosis was first reported in 1974, but recently there has been a...
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Pathogen Dynamics Unit @pducambridge.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Check out the latest from the lab on Sexually Transmissible shigellosis where @lewiscemason.bsky.social and co unpick why this relatively obscure disease re-emerged endemically in the 21st Century 🔬 🧫 🕵️ 🧬
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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Launched in 2024, our Roving Researcher scheme helps scientists maintain momentum in the lab while taking medium- to long-term leave. To mark its first year, we hosted an event in Cambridge, exploring successes, challenges, and future potential. ➡️ www.bio.cam.ac.uk/news/roving-...
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Roving Researcher scheme: the benefits, challenges and looking ahead
The Roving Researcher scheme was launched in the School of Biological Sciences in March 2024. To celebrate its success over the last 12 months, we were pleased to host the first Roving Researcher
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