Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026How do we recognize world-class science? Not by the journal it appeared in Science predicts. Pseudoscience doesn’t. Twenty-nine years How to science, and how not to What’s a failed experiment? Death by statistics Ditch the bar graphs Get credit for all of it kamounlab.medium.com/how-do-we-re... 075
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I just published: How do we recognize world-class science? Not by the journal it appeared in What I told early-career researchers about prediction, rigour, failure, priors — and the tyranny of bar graphs. kamounlab.medium.com/how-do-we-re...kamounlab.medium.comHow do we recognize world-class science? Not by the journal it appeared inWhat I told early-career researchers about prediction, rigour, failure, priors — and the tyranny of bar graphs. 27637
Reposted by GetGenomeGetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026#GGRoadToJeju2026 invites applications from the global research community to sequence the genomes of plant-associated microorganisms — including pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi and oomycetes. 📅 Apply by 2 November 2026 getgenome.net/callforproje...getgenome.netGGRoadToJeju2026 | GetGenomeGetGenome is excited to announce #GGRoadToJeju2026 "Road to Jeju" Call for Projects - an open call to support research communities across the world, to generate and interpret sequence data of plant-a 034
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026You select the isolates, we sequence the genomes — for free! 🧬 Inspired by @ismpmi.bsky.social #MPMI2027 we announce that the latest @GetGenome Call for Projects is now open! @GetGenome “Road to Jeju” #GGRoadToJeju2026 invites applications from global community getgenome.net/callforproje... 123
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Two seemingly unrelated sides of our lab collided today in the AWESOME new Angiosperm Phylogeny Group system poster: flowers 🌸 and phylogenomics 🧬 Need a new genome? Just pick up the phone and “dial-a-genome” 📞🧬 @getgenome.bsky.social www.tudelft.nl/en/hortus-bo... 1278
Reposted by GetGenomeMartin Steinegger 🇺🇦 @martinsteinegger.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Fold Spacer lets you fly through protein structures (Weekend project #2). It’s my first game: I originally set out to build a racer with structures as the tracks, but was a little too crazy. So it became this instead. You can upload your own structures. 🌐 martin-steinegger.github.io/Fold-Spacer/ 215758
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We just published: Fold on Tight — 10 lessons on AI structure prediction Andy Posbe @adnroide.bsky.social turned our ten lessons on AI structure prediction into a thread. Here it is, one lesson at a time. kamounlab.medium.com/fold-on-tigh...kamounlab.medium.comFold on Tight — 10 lessons on AI structure predictionAndy Posbe turned our ten lessons on AI structure prediction into a thread. Here it is, one lesson at a time. 01210
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Day 1 “AI in Genomics workshop” 🇹🇳 🌍 With thanks to @Googleorg @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @getgenome.bsky.social 054
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Happening now @EspaceZmorda 🇹🇳 AI in Genomics workshop! @getgenome.bsky.social @thesainsburylab.bsky.social on how AI can be used across genomics — from working with genomic data to protein structure prediction, biological discovery and developing new research questions. 122
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Talks for early career researchers A menu of short talks on how science actually works — skills, publishing, open science, statistics, and integrity. Most grew out of blog posts. They run short by design, because the discussion afterwards is the point. kamounlab.dreamhosters.com/KamounLab_EC... 0169
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We have been busy this July! The latest GetGenome newsletter is full of exciting highlights, and lots of amazing resources, available to everyone. You can access all the links and all our previous monthly newsletters here getgenome.net/network A huge thank you to everyone 🙏 022
Reposted by GetGenomeLangridge Lab @langridgelab.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Then our PostDoc Claire Hill is presenting her work on the miobiome of Salmonella Dubin. Thanks @getgenome.bsky.social 021
Reposted by GetGenomeThe Sainsbury Laboratory @thesainsburylab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Community Spirit: Plasmids for All 🧬 A decade of plasmid-wrangling has become a movement: free plasmid sequencing through @getgenome.bsky.social thanks to @fclabs.bsky.social, and @nickdesnoyer.bsky.social's OpenFlower backed by @plasmidsaurus.bsky.social and @genewiz.bsky.social.tsl.ac.ukCommunity Spirit: Plasmids for AllHow a decade of plasmid-wrangling at The Sainsbury Laboratory grew into a movement — and the unexpected friends now helping us open the doors wider. 052
Reposted by GetGenomeRoger Castells @rcastellsg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Super cool initiative by @getgenome.bsky.social ! 🧬 Lots of useful resources, including free plasmid sequencing for researchers in over 100 countries. 096
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 15/07/2026More community spirit and support from partners and sponsors--Microbial Genomics ECR SYMPSIOUM 2026 with @norwichmicro.bsky.social @novogene-europe.bsky.social More here about our other sponsored activities kamounlab.medium.com/community-sp... 084
Reposted by GetGenomeInternational Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions @ismpmi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Meet our first four Rising Stars of IS-MPMI! Join us on Wednesday 29 July, 3PM UTC to hear about the latest advances in plant-microbe interactions from the next generation of scientists. Free, online, and open to all! Register here: uchicago.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 11611
Reposted by GetGenomeInternational Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions @ismpmi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The Road to Jeju webinars are kindly supported by @getgenome.bsky.social, biotanon.com, and @bspp.bsky.social! We couldn't have done it without them 🙏 011
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Just published: Community Spirit: Plasmids for All How a decade of plasmid-wrangling at @thesainsburylab.bsky.social grew into a movement — and the unexpected friends now helping us open the doors wider. medium.com/p/community-...medium.comCommunity Spirit: Plasmids for AllHow a decade of plasmid-wrangling at The Sainsbury Laboratory grew into a movement — and the unexpected friends now helping us open the… 1194
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 30/06/2026June 2026 newsletter highlighting a few of @getgenome.bsky.social recent activities and opportunities. Remember, you can find this and our previous newsletters here getgenome.net/network 173
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 23/06/2026I just published No mokusatsu in our genomics—Why we reannotated hundreds of plant genomes with Helixer and why you should care. #biology #bioinformatics #genomics kamounlab.medium.com/no-mokusatsu...kamounlab.medium.comNo mokusatsu in our genomicsWhy we reannotated hundreds of plant genomes with Helixer and why you should care. 0144
Reposted by GetGenomeInternational Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions @ismpmi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Road to Jeju is supported by @getgenome.bsky.social, Tanon & @bspp.bsky.social We're excited to announce TWO awards for Rising Stars speakers: 🏆 GetGenome Rising Star Award — plenary talk at the 2027 Jeju Congress + support to attend 🏆 Tanon Excellence Award — support to attend Jeju Congress 121
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 16/06/2026RBG Kew has now digitised all 7.4 million of its specimens, including those collected by Charles Darwin, and made them freely available online. Next up: genome sequencing? www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comAI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanistsTech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data 011
Reposted by GetGenomeThe Sainsbury Laboratory @thesainsburylab.bsky.social · 03/06/2026📽️ "Medicine can save your life one day. Plants save your life every day." 🌱 @kamounlab.bsky.social shares his personal journey, his passion for science and his vision for the future in an inspiring talk at TEDx Pasha Street, now freely available online 🌾 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiqt...youtube.comGenetics, Climate & the Future of Food | Sophien Kamoun | TEDxPasha StreetIn this thought-provoking talk, Sophien Kamoun explores the urgent connection between climate change, food security, and the future of agriculture. Drawing from his scientific research and personal… 0158
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Brazil as a global player in fungal conservation: A rapid shift from neglect to action doi.org/10.1016/j.pe... 0154
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026World map of antimicrobial resistance @DTUtweet www.eurekalert.org/news-release...eurekalert.orgNew and more detailed world map of antimicrobial resistanceThere are large geographical differences in both how frequently resistant genes occur and in which types of bacteria the genes are found. This is shown by analyses of sewage from throughout the globe,... 062
Reposted by GetGenomeAdriana Garibay @adrianagaribayh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026I would love that scientific research reflects what we should look for as society, working towards equitable collaborations. Looking forward for equitable research WITH the Global South 💜 beyond studying their amazing biodiversity. 043
Reposted by GetGenomeEarth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 04/06/2026🧬 Diatoms are an extraordinarily diverse group of photosynthetic organisms, with tens of thousands of described species. Yet technical challenges still limit large-scale diatom genome production. EBP projects and biodiversity genomics R&D teams are working to solve them. 🌊🔬 #Diatoms #Biodiversity 36923
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 01/06/2026We @getgenome.bsky.social are delighted to support “Road to Jeju,” a new webinar series celebrating the lead-up to IS-MPMI 2026 in Korea 🇰🇷 Expect inspiring science and voices from across the plant-microbe community. First up: Roger Innes on June 17. Register here: lnkd.in/gw4pKp4K 075
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Here is the latest @GetGenome activities and opportunities. Remember, you can find our previous newsletters here getgenome.net/network 022
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I just published: Postcard from Kenya: Big animals, toxic plants, and the small print of the savanna A few days at Kapiti, where the savanna’s most memorable lessons hide between a fresh pile of cheetah droppings, an invasive thorn, and a butterfly’s clever disguise. medium.com/p/postcard-f...medium.comPostcard from Kenya: Big animals, toxic plants, and the small print of the savannaA few days at Kapiti, where the savanna’s most memorable lessons hide somewhere between a fresh pile of cheetah droppings, an invasive… 0133
Reposted by GetGenomeFrédérique Reverchon @drafred.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Empowering science and scientists! 🧬💪 Thank you @getgenome.bsky.social ! 032
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 16/05/2026GetGenome wiki A living, open science database of bacterial, fungal and plant genomes sequenced through the GetGenome programme for global genomic equity. getgenome-wiki.net/campaigns/ 11311
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 08/05/2026“In Africa, almost all farmers have smartphones” 041
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Euphorbia candelabrum or a close East African relative, Kapiti 🇰🇪 | Euphorbiacae @thesainsburylab.bsky.social Group Leaders for scale 0174
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Kicking off now: the ILRI–TSL Nairobi Symposium 🇰🇪 Great to bring together colleagues from @ILRI and @TheSainsburyLab to discuss plant health, genomics, and climate-resilient agriculture. #ILRITSL #PlantHealth #OpenScience 092
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 02/05/2026La souveraineté biologique: le nouveau front invisible de la souveraineté alimentaire www.leaders.com.tn/article/3799... #Leaders_Tunisie 073
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 28/04/2026GetGenome April 2026 Newsletter: #DurumGPT and more. getgenome.net/network 010
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 22/04/2026#GGFungi2026 Call for Projects is now closed. Thank you for your interest: 76 Applications from 18 countries! 085
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 16/04/2026A quick reminder that the #GGFungi2026 Call For Projects closes on 21st April — just a few days away! If you’re considering applying, now is the time: getgenome.net/callforproje... 002
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Méditerranée : la culture des céréales par un groupe de femmes tunisiennes youtu.be/751Ak6fyUJo?...youtu.beMéditerranée : la culture des céréales par un groupe de femmes tunisiennesYouTube video by Fondation de France 071
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 13/04/2026I just published Don’t Perish! A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper (2026 edition) Great science deserves to be read—not buried under unclear writing. This is the updated 2026 edition of your favorite guide to writing scientific papers. medium.com/p/dont-peris...medium.comDon’t Perish! A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper (2026 edition)Great science deserves to be read — not buried under unclear writing. This is the updated 2026 edition of your favorite guide to writing… 28842
Reposted by GetGenomesamtobam.bsky.social @samtobam.bsky.social · 07/04/2026#GGFungi2026 - an open call to support the fungi research community to generate sequencing data for non-pathogenic fungi. Eligible researchers must be based in a research institute or university within an eligible country and actively working with non-pathogenic fungi. @getgenome.bsky.socialgetgenome.netGGFungi2026 | GetGenomeGetGenome is excited to announce #GGFungi2026 Call for Projects - an open call to support the fungi research community to generate sequencing data for non-pathogenic fungi. Eligible researchers must b... 011
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 27/03/2026The March newsletter has arrived! > #GGFungi2026 gaining interest from around the world getgenome.net/callforproje... > Submit your abstract for the Early-Career Symposium getgenome.net/.../microbia... > Highlights from Asilomar 2026 > Community-led initiatives making real impact 122
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Register now! 5 days to go. Transferable skills online training: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Scientific Paper docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 064
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 25/03/2026I just published: The stinky sandwich that changed everything What APH Career Day 2026 taught us about building a life in plant science medium.com/p/the-stinky...medium.comThe stinky sandwich that changed everythingWhat APH Career Day 2026 taught us about building a life in plant science 0103
GetGenome @getgenome.bsky.social · 20/03/2026GetGenome is present at the Asilomar Fungal Genetics Conference #fungal26 Come and visit and spread the word about #ggfungi2026 1236
Reposted by GetGenomeSophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Today’s @TheSainsburyLab @JohnInnesCentre Friday seminar is Michael Laub @michael_laub8 on anti-phage immune systems Hosted by our one and only AmirAli @amiralito_ 1196