Boas Pucker
bpucker.bsky.social
Boas Pucker
@bpucker.bsky.social
Prof. @unibonn.bsky.social‬. Plant Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (@puckerlab.bsky.social). #Genomics #Bioinformatics #Evolution #SpecializedMetabolism #MolecularBiology #Pigmentation #Flavonoids. Website: https://www.pbb.uni-bonn.de. Views are my own.
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🚀 Exciting update: "Cookbook for Plant Genome Sequences" now includes an updated overview figure! 🌱🔬
Check out how to run a plant genome sequencing project:
www.preprints.org/manuscript/2...
#Genomics #LongReads #Bioinformatics
@puckerlab.bsky.social
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#OpenCloning is a an Open Source alternative to SnapGene/Benchling that supports automation and integration with other software

✅ Free
🔓 Open Source
🧬 More cloning methods than SnapGene
🤖 Can be automated with python
👨‍🔬 Built by a researcher — for researchers!

👉 Check it out at opencloning.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Looking for some help! I'm putting together materials for a postdoc workshop on writing cover letters and abstracts for general journals like Science, Nature, PNAS. Any advice, tips, or resources to share? I will compile and share back! 🧪😀
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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We (Nordborg & Weigel labs) need input on the next generation of genome browsers & data download modes for the #Arabidopsis #1001GenomesPlus project. We have now a curated collection of over 500 long read genomes.

Please help us by filling out this questionnaire: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Next generation of 1001 Genomes Plus browser and data download
Please indicate all features you would like to see in a browser that displays features of completely sequenced Arabidopsis thaliana genomes
docs.google.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The meeting of DBG’s @molplantsci.bsky.social Section is organised by @kunzlab.bsky.social, @andreabraeutigam.bsky.social and Christopher Grefen from 16 - 19 March 2026 in Hennef, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Updated our P2 output summary! 📊

Even with strong variation between flow cells, we are seeing an average yield of ~80 Gbp.

Huge thanks to Julie for the sequencing work.

More details: www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...

#Genomics #LongReads #OpenScience
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Come and do a PhD on 'Genome duplication, extinction and diversification in the evolution of flowering plants' with myself @jameswclark.bsky.social and Ilia Leitch @bristolpalaeo.bsky.social and join the @wgdip.bsky.social studying rediploidisation. Apply: tinyurl.com/26pmfvvc by Jan 8
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Getting ready for our #PlantGenomics courses! 🌱🔬
The course is almost full, so check out the details soon if you want to join and learn about the power of long-read sequencing and cloud-based data analysis.
Feel free to spread the word!

👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...
@puckerlab.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Getting ready for our #PlantGenomics courses! 🌱🔬
The course is almost full, so check out the details soon if you want to join and learn about the power of long-read sequencing and cloud-based data analysis.
Feel free to spread the word!

👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...
@puckerlab.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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We are looking for undergrads to visit us over the next summer!

If you study in the UK, USA, or Canada, you might be eligible for the DAAD-RISE program 🇩🇪🧬

Learn more 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#DR

Do excellent science in Bonn next summer!

@puckerlab.bsky.social @unibonn.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We are looking for undergrads to visit us over the next summer!

If you study in the UK, USA, or Canada, you might be eligible for the DAAD-RISE program 🇩🇪🧬

Learn more 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#DR

Do excellent science in Bonn next summer!

@puckerlab.bsky.social @unibonn.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Just wrapped up an amazing week in Prague!
Huge thanks to Petr & Vladimira for hosting. I taught Long Read Genomics at CZU and was blown away by the motivation of the students. Thanks to ERASMUS for supporting my trip.
Slides: github.com/bpucker/LRG
#Genomics #Bioinformatics
@puckerlab.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Just wrapped up an amazing week in Prague!
Huge thanks to Petr & Vladimira for hosting. I taught Long Read Genomics at CZU and was blown away by the motivation of the students. Thanks to ERASMUS for supporting my trip.
Slides: github.com/bpucker/LRG
#Genomics #Bioinformatics
@puckerlab.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Curious about plant genomics? 🌿

Join our upcoming training courses to explore how plant genomes are assembled and annotated.

Details 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...
#Genomics #Bioinformatics #DeNBI #PlantScience
@denbi.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Curious about plant genomics? 🌿

Join our upcoming training courses to explore how plant genomes are assembled and annotated.

Details 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...
#Genomics #Bioinformatics #DeNBI #PlantScience
@denbi.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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New semester, new insights 🌿

Our Plant Genomics & Bioinformatics seminar starts this winter at Uni Bonn!

Details 👉 github.com/bpucker/teac...

#PlantScience #Bioinformatics #Genomics #UniBonn #DataLiteracy @puckerlab.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🌿 Check out Carla Varleria Klinge’s book on cannabis — a nice example of how students can do impactful #SciComm and raise awareness about the fascinating world of plants!
👉 www.cannabis-diemysterioesepflanzeder1001molekuele-aktuelles.com
Cannabis - die mysteriöse Pflanze der 1001 Moleküle - Aktuelles und uraltes Wissen
www.cannabis-diemysterioesepflanzeder1001molekuele-aktuelles.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Yesterday, Nancy shared her Cucurbitaceae anthocyanin loss story with colleagues at our institute. Comprehensive talk highlighting the most striking discoveries. Please find the full story here:

doi.org/10.1101/2025...

#PlantSci #Evolution
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Registration is now open for SMBE 2026!

Head over to the registration page to find all the details and secure your spot 🏃‍♀️

📝 smbe2026.org/registration
🐦 Early-bird deadline: March 31, 2026

If you are an active member of the SMBE you can register for the meeting with discounts.

#SMBE2026
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Interested in long-read plant genomics? 🌱

We are sharing our ONT P2 Solo sequencing outputs per flowcell — explore our real data and experience here:

👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...

#Genomics #LongReads #PlantSci @puckerlab.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Interested in long-read plant genomics? 🌱

We are sharing our ONT P2 Solo sequencing outputs per flowcell — explore our real data and experience here:

👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#...

#Genomics #LongReads #PlantSci @puckerlab.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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🎃 Why are (Halloween) pumpkins orange – and not pink or blue? This secret is explored by @bpucker.bsky.social, @nancy-choudhary.bsky.social and Marie Hagedorn. Their research examines how carotenoids took over, making Jack O’Lanterns forever orange: www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/colo.... Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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I think this is one of the most powerful displays of what genetic engineering can do. Flower size and organ identity changed. And flower colour changes in a temporal order.
It shows we really understand flower development to a remarkable extent.
Awesome @nickdesnoyer.bsky.social!
Genetically engineered color-changing Arabidopsis 🧬📷- attempt #3

I think I finally nailed it with this one.
October 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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We are looking for curious undergrads to join our research team next summer!

If you study in the UK, USA, or Canada, you might be eligible for the DAAD-RISE program 🇩🇪🧬

Learn more 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#DR
Come do science in Bonn next summer!
@puckerlab.bsky.social @unibonn.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We are looking for curious undergrads to join our research team next summer!

If you study in the UK, USA, or Canada, you might be eligible for the DAAD-RISE program 🇩🇪🧬

Learn more 👉 www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#DR
Come do science in Bonn next summer!
@puckerlab.bsky.social @unibonn.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Our review article got published in 'Biotechnology Advances':

"Decoding bioprocesses with transcriptomics: current status and future potential"
doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...

#Biotech #ScaleUp #ScaleDown #Transcriptomics
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October 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM