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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 10m

🚀After 6 years, Bionomous has a new look!
From zebrafish to many fish species in research and aquaculture, plant seeds and 3D cell models. Our refreshed brand reflect this growth and our commitment to shaping the transition toward next-gen models.
We’re automating tomorrow’s #biology.
🌐zurl.co/wzmLI

BIONOMOUS - Automating tomorrow's biology

Automating tomorrow's biology. Our technology handles all small biological entities from 0.5 to 2mm. From fish eggs, to plant cells and 3D models 🐟🌱🧫

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 2d

🐟 From Paulistinhas to Partnerships
Did you know zebrafish are called paulistinhas in Brazil? Their stripes echo São Paulo’s flag 🇧🇷, a symbol of the biotech innovation we found during our Innosuisse x Swissnex camp.
Our EggSorter now locally at Bispora, come see it!
Contact us 👉 zurl.co/WXEU1

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 3d

🔬 Stuttgart delivered! At #nICLAS2025, our CEO & Co-founder dove deep into the future of lab automation with our sorting technology. Shoutout to Fraunhofer IPA for hosting such a dynamic event. Curious? Check out our website for more 👉 zurl.co/RqcYA
#LabAutomation #Innovation

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 12d

🐟 Zebrafish: Tiny fish, big impact!
From agro to human health ➡️ how zebrafish + automation (like our #EggSorter) are revolutionizing #biotech.
Thanks Bispora for hosting in São Paulo, Brazil! Learn more: zurl.co/Xez14
#zebrafish

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 13d

📅 29-30 September | Bionomous at Sidra Medicine's Disease Modeling Conference in Qatar!
Visit us to:
✨ Learn how automation transforms these fields
✨ Check out our poster with University of Qatar
🔗 Full program: zurl.co/uN1dc
👉 More on: zurl.co/Kg7B8

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 17d

🧬 Join Bionomous at #EIFM2025 in Lyon, France!
We’re showcasing our EggSorter, an automation tool for cell biology & mechanobiology research. Visit our booth for a live demo!
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/2ABaT
#CellBiology #Automation #Bionomous

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 18d

🚀 Bionomous lands in Brazil tomorrow!
Kicking off the Swissnex Market Validation Camp. Join us & Bispora on 26 Sept (São Paulo) for a zebrafish research workshop + demo!
🔗 Register: zurl.co/Fzbcv
⚙️ Learn more: zurl.co/RGZtw
#Brazil #Zebrafish

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 19d

🌊 Bionomous & IEO Murcia are at #AquacultureEurope2025 (Valencia, Sept 22-25), presenting "A new method to classify fertilized eggs in aquaculture", combining AI & automation.
🔗 Explore our ePoster from: zurl.co/AnUQu
🌐 More: zurl.co/IIwVX

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 20d

🐟 Behind the tanks at Qatar University: see how automation with the EggSorter is transforming zebrafish research!
👉 Read the interview: zurl.co/pTQm1
📍 Heading to Disease modeling & therapeutics conference? Visit our booth or DM us in Doha!
#zebrafish #automation #qatar

Behind The Tanks: Zebrafish Research Meets Automation - Bionomous

In this article, we spotlight the Zebrafish Facility of the Biomedical Research Center of Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, and speak with Enas Al Absi, the

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · 24d

🌍 One week, two conferences!
🐟 #Aquaculture Europe 2025 by @easaqua.bsky.social (22-25 Sept, Valencia): EggSorter for sustainable aquaculture! Come check out our poster!
🧬 #Euro-IF meeting (24-27 Sept, Lyon): Live EggSorter demo for cell biology!
Let’s connect 👉 zurl.co/vY4Ci

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Sep 12

🐟 Want to see zebrafish automation in action? Bionomous is heading to Brazil as a part of Swissnex Market Validation Camp! Join our workshop with Bispora, a Brazilian biotech startup, on Sept 26 at 14:00 BRT in São Paulo ✨ Live EggSorter demo!
👉 Sign up: zurl.co/KowWc

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌏 What a week in Seoul! Startup Camp gave us the chance to dive into Korea’s bio R&D ecosystem: from zebrafish research to neuroscience & pharma innovation.
We also marked our new distributor partnership with Scitech Korea Inc. 🇰🇷.
Excited about 🇨🇭–🇰🇷 collaboration ahead!
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/jBztj

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌍 Zebrafish eggs aren’t just for pharma: they’re helping us understand climate change.

In our new article:
🔹 Why zebrafish eggs are powerful environmental models
🔹 Research examples
🔹 How automation accelerates impact

📖 Read it here: zurl.co/rUMTr

#Zebrafish #SustainableScience #Bionomous

How Can Zebrafish Eggs Help Us Understand Climate Change? - Bionomous

The last decade was the hottest on record, and its consequences go far beyond melting glaciers. Climate change is disrupting ecosystems, threatening food

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌏 Bionomous has landed in South Korea!
After K-Brain 2025 & the Korea Zebrafish Conference, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Scitech Korea Inc. 🇰🇷 as distributor. The EggSorter is now within reach for Korean researchers.
✨ A new chapter starts here!

🔗zurl.co/8As7a
#Zebrafish #SouthKorea

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚀 Next stop: Seoul!
From Aug 24-29, Bionomous CEO & co-founder joins Startup Camp powered by @Innosuisse & @Swissnex to explore 🇰🇷 biotech R&D.
Stops: 🐟 Zebrafish Conference | 🧠 K-Brain | 💊 CPHI Korea
🙏 Thanks @Science & Technology Office Seoul! zurl.co/EQd9W

Let's connect: zurl.co/uBKQQ

Seoul - Swissnex

Connecting the world & Switzerland in science, education, art, & innovation.

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌍 Research has a carbon footprint too.
🐟 Using zebrafish instead of mice can cut space & energy needs by 20x.
⚙️ With EggSorter automation, that’s up to 1783 tons of CO₂ saved per facility/year.
A win for ethical science and the planet.
🔗zurl.co/FD4cI
#CO2 #NAMs

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 14

Heatwaves, droughts, crop losses… Some propose bringing back banned pesticides like acetamiprid. Found in 82% of rainwater in Japan, it raises health concerns. Zebrafish egg research helps reveal the risks, and we make that work faster. 🐟 zurl.co/S0o8N
#ClimateChange

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌡️ Global warming hit +1.5°C last year, a dangerous milestone.
NAMs like zebrafish eggs help study how heat waves affect health & wildlife.
At Bionomous, we automate such research for speed & reproducibility.
🐟 Learn more 👉 zurl.co/QGZ26
#ClimateChange #NAMs

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎬 Roll out the red carpet for… zebrafish eggs?
They stole the scene in The Good Doctor, and at Bionomous, they’re the stars of real-life innovation in NAMs.
🎥 As Locarno celebrates cinema, we celebrate the science behind the scenes.
👉 zurl.co/cjPkk
#Zebrafish #NAMs

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨 Why aren’t alternatives to animal testing scalable yet?
We break down the key barriers in NAMs/NATs workflows like sample handling, image analysis & data recovery, and how automation helps.
📖 Read more in our article: zurl.co/ogfpv

#NAMs #LabAutomation #Bionomous

From Promise To Practice: Why Alternatives To Animal Testing Aren’t Yet Scalable - Bionomous

As automated tools continue to evolve, integrating intelligent, accessible and reliable data recovery solutions will be essential to unlock the full potential

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Aug 1

🔬 Automation Series | Part 4
💾 How can automated data creation accelerate NAMs?
Our EggSorter outputs CSVs with expression ratios, images & more—data that integrates with your tools to deliver insights on your lines.
👉 zurl.co/nPcYL
#NAMs #LabAutomation #Data

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨Meet the SpeedSorter: our fastest EggSorter mode yet
Designed for high-throughput, it can go up to 3x faster than before.
If you want to boost your sorting without sacrificing precision, reach out!
👉zurl.co/yxOmz
#LabAutomation #Zebrafish #HighThroughput #Bionomous

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Jul 24

🐟 Bionomous at Medaka IndiGene meeting 🇩🇪
Honored to join the medaka research community in Heidelberg for inspiring talks on genetics & disease models.
Exciting exchanges around reproducibility & automation in medaka eggs!
👉 Learn more: zurl.co/nHKbd
#medaka

Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨 NIH ends funding for animal-only studies!
Future grants must include human-relevant methods like NAMs or clinical trials.
A major step for ethical, scalable science.
At Bionomous, we’re proud to support this shift.
👉 zurl.co/QYMiO
#NAMs #NIH #3Rs #LifeScience

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Bionomous @bionomous.bsky.social · Jul 17

🔬 Automation in NAMs/NATs: Part 3
Sample handling is time-consuming, variable & physically demanding.
With tools like the EggSorter, you can automate sample screening, sorting & plating➡️boosting speed, accuracy & reproducibility.
👉 zurl.co/vEoD5
#NAMs #Automation

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