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Comparative genomics group IRB-BSC Barcelona (PI: Toni Gabaldón)
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Comparative genomics group at IRB and BSC (Barcelona, Spain)
https://cgenomics.org/
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📢 #BSCSeminar: Integrating data-driven microbiome analysis with ex vivo gut models.

🗣 Mani Arumugam, University of Copenhagen

📆 27 November

bsc.es/44C

@sommalliance.bsky.social @tonigabaldon.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Our group just finished two exciting and productive days during our annual retreat. We looked back and forward, we assessed, discussed and planned. We also enjoyed our time together.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Excited to share that Mani Arumugam will be visiting us at
@bsc-cns.bsky.social
and giving a talk next Thursday 27th November.

"Integrating data-driven microbiome analysis with ex vivo gut models"

More details here 👇

www.bsc.es/research-and...

#microbiome #organoids #bioinformatics
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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7️⃣membres de la #ComunitatICREA entre els científics ➕ citats del món

• Markus Donat i @tonigabaldon.bsky.social @bsc-cns.bsky.social
• Schahram Dustdar @upf.edu
• Frank Koppens @icfo.eu
• Josep Llovet @idibaps.bsky.social
• Maurizio Mencuccini @creaf.cat
@xavi-ros.bsky.social @ub.edu

Enhorabona👏
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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➡️Un artículo de opinión rebate los estudios que vinculan microbiota intestinal y autismo

🗨️ @tonigabaldon.bsky.social: "Existe evidencia sólida de correlaciones entre alteraciones intestinales y autismo, pero las pruebas de causalidad siguen siendo hipotéticas" sciencemediacentre.es/un-articulo-...
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🔝BSC researchers Toni Gabaldon and Markus Donat are on the #HighlyCited2025 list by @clarivateag.bsky.social

⭕Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers™ that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field.

🙌Congratulations!!!
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Huge congrats to Dr. @tonigabaldon.bsky.social from #IRBBarcelona for being named a Highly Cited Researcher 2025 by @clarivate.com list. This annual list honors researchers with broad & significant impact in their fields.

@gabaldonlab.bsky.social @bsc-cns.bsky.social @icreacommunity.bsky.social

🧪
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Congrats Drs. Batlle, Supek, Zorzano, Orozco, López Bigas, A. González, Wculek, Nebreda, Salvatella, Palacín & Gabaldon, all among the world’s most cited in the World’s Top 2% Scientists in Stanford University–Elsevier list!. Drs. C. González & Aloy among the most cited scientists in their careers!🙌
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#Review: “Quest for Orthologs in the era of Data Deluge and AI: Challenges and Innovations in Orthology Prediction and Data Integration” in JME

We reflect on how data explosion, new structural/AI tools, and complex features impact how we think about orthology link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Quest for Orthologs in the era of Data Deluge and AI: Challenges and Innovations in Orthology Prediction and Data Integration - Journal of Molecular Evolution
The rapid advancement of DNA sequencing technologies and computational algorithms has led to an unprecedented surge in genomic data, driven by several large-scale sequencing projects worldwide. Orthol...
link.springer.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I'm really excited to help organize this workshop on #phylogenomics and #genome #evolution in the Czech Republic! The instructors are world-class!

Register to be part of the #phylogenomics and #genome #evolution workshop in Czechia! Registration closes November 15! evomics.org/apply-worksh...
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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#paper: "Identification of a Differential Microbiological Signature of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases Producing Escherichia Carriers in Spanish Community Children."
Differential gut microbiota signature in children carrying ESBL-producing E. coli compared to non-carriers.

#AMR #GutMicrobiome
Identification of a Differential Microbiological Signature of Extended‐Spectrum ß‐Lactamases Producing Escherichia Carriers in Spanish Community Children
This study provides evidence that colonization by Extended spectrum β-lactamase-Escherichia coli in children does not have major impact in gut bacterial community diversity although differences in co...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Bernabeu, @microbiobits.bsky.social and @tonigabaldon.bsky.social use simulations to test for the robustness of inferred relative timings of gene transfers in the lineage leading to the ancestor of eukaryotes

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf190

#genome #evolution
Phylogeny-aware Simulations Suggest a Low Impact of Unsampled Lineages in the Inference of Gene Flow During Eukaryogenesis
Abstract. The topologies of gene trees are broadly used to infer horizontal gene transfer events and characterize the potential donor and acceptor partners
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#paper: "Identification of a Differential Microbiological Signature of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases Producing Escherichia Carriers in Spanish Community Children."
Differential gut microbiota signature in children carrying ESBL-producing E. coli compared to non-carriers.

#AMR #GutMicrobiome
Identification of a Differential Microbiological Signature of Extended‐Spectrum ß‐Lactamases Producing Escherichia Carriers in Spanish Community Children
This study provides evidence that colonization by Extended spectrum β-lactamase-Escherichia coli in children does not have major impact in gut bacterial community diversity although differences in co...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Including one position in our lab to work on emerging fungal pathogens. 👇 #phD #Candida
Become part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network a prestigious EU initiative offering world-class research training, international experience, and strong career prospects for early-stage researchers.
It’s more than a PhD:it’s a launchpad for your research career!
Apply now: www.evomg-dn.eu
October 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Phylogeny-aware simulations suggest a low impact of unsampled lineages in the inference of gene flow during eukaryogenesis

Excellent paper from @tonigabaldon.bsky.social and @microbiobits.bsky.social and Moisès Bernabeu.

academic.oup.com/gbe/advance-...
Phylogeny-aware simulations suggest a low impact of unsampled lineages in the inference of gene flow during eukaryogenesis
Abstract. The topologies of gene trees are broadly used to infer horizontal gene transfer events and characterize the potential donor and acceptor partners
academic.oup.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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And closing this intense session and the main day of talks, Toni Gabaldón ( @gabaldonlab.bsky.social and @tonigabaldon.bsky.social ), from BSC and IRB ( @irbbarcelona.org ), told us about their work on the evolution and pathogenicity of Candida.
October 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy to share the Biodiversity Cell Atlas white paper, out today in @nature.com. We look at the possibilities, challenges, and potential impacts of molecularly mapping cells across the tree of life.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Ha sido emotivo participar en estas jornadas conmemorativas de los 25 años de la @fjiprecarios.bsky.social y recordar su fundación y los primeros pasos, así como re-encontrarme con compañer@s de esas luchas y conocer a los que las siguen, avanzando en la dignificación del trabajo en investigación. 💪
September 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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In this meeting I have briefly explained #eurodoc origins and how our participation on the drafting of the European Charter for Researchers by @ec.europa.eu was instrumental to help fighting for the basic working rights of early career researchers in Spain and elsewhere.
September 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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🍄New study reconstructs the evolutionary tree of fungi and dates key evolutionary transitions in this group using a large amount of fossil evidence.

🟢Published in @natecoevo.nature.com

nature.com/articles/s41...
October 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Only two weeks to apply to the 3rd Pere Alberch prize for the "best thesis in evolutionary biology", don't miss the chance!
@sesbe-org.bsky.social
📢 Did you defend your thesis in the last 2 years at a Spanish institution? Are you a member of the @sesbe-org.bsky.social? Apply to the 3rd Pere Alberch Prize for the best thesis in Evolutionary Biology!

Deadline: 15th Oct

More details at sesbe.org/premio-pere-...
Premio Pere Alberch - SESBE
Convocatorias Premiados en ediciones anteriores Convocatoria del III Premio Pere Alberch 2026 a la Mejor Tesis sobre Biología Evolutiva El III premio Pere Alberch a la mejor tesis doctoral sobre...
sesbe.org
October 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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📢 EvoMG-DN PhD applications are now open!
Join our EU-funded MSCA network and explore evolution, ageing, and disease.
👉 www.evomg-dn.eu

📅 Apply by 30 November 2025

#PhD #DoctoralTraining #MSCA #HorizonEurope #Genomics #EvolutionaryBiology #BiomedicalResearch#EarlyCareerResearchers
October 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Including a position in my group to work on Evolutionary Genomics of Fungal pathogens
📢 EvoMG-DN PhD applications are now open!
Join our EU-funded MSCA network and explore evolution, ageing, and disease.
👉 www.evomg-dn.eu

📅 Apply by 30 November 2025

#PhD #DoctoralTraining #MSCA #HorizonEurope #Genomics #EvolutionaryBiology #BiomedicalResearch#EarlyCareerResearchers
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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#eseb2025 has started. So many friends and colleagues around. This is amazing. Welcome everyone to Barcelona!
August 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM