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A @cdnsciencepub.com journal reporting peer-reviewed research from all areas of #genetics and #genomics. 🧬 Scientific publishing is in our genes

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · May 23

Looking for the right home for your research?

Genome publishes high-quality work in all areas of general genetics and genomics. Explore the scope and see if it’s the right fit for your next manuscript.

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 11h

🌱 Why do some plants resist micropropagation + transformation? New #review explores epigenetic factors driving recalcitrance—and how tools like CRISPR may help overcome these barriers.
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#PlantScience #Biotech #GenomeEditing

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 2d

Have a side project with surprising results or pilot data worth sharing? Early Leads: Plant Biology Side Projects with Big Potential is now open for submissions. Fully Open Access, no publication fees.

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#PlantBiology #CallForPapers

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 2d

🌱 #Biotech crops can boost productivity & resilience—but restrictive regulatory frameworks risk slowing #innovation
A review explores the #science, #regulation & societal impact of modern #crop breeding
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#PlantGenomics #FoodSecurity #AgBiotech

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 3d

This #CanFly collection highlights research presented at the 2025 Canadian Drosophila Research Conference. Submit your work and be part of this showcase of innovation in Drosophila science.

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#DrosophilaResearch #CanFly2025

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 3d

🇨🇦 #Canada is at the forefront of #plant #biotechnology, shaping guidelines for genome editing and beyond. This new collection explores the science, regulation, and social dimensions of the field
#Biotech #PlantBiotech #Genomics #AgTech #Science
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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 6d

🌾 How can multiomics & metagenomics transform agriculture?
Submit your work to Genome’s special collection and showcase innovations in crop genomics, soil microbiomes, livestock, & more!
📅 Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
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#AgBio #Multiomics #Metagenomics

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 8d

Protecting editorial independence and amplifying diverse voices are key to research integrity. Read how @cdnsciencepub.com is leading the way in this new #CSPBlog post🍁▶️ blog.cdnsciencepub.com/canadian-sci...

#YourResearchHome #AcademicFreedom

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 8d

🌱 How has Brazil shaped the future of plant genetics & genomics?
Submit your work to Genome’s special collection celebrating Brazilian leadership in plant research!
📅 Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
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#PlantGenomics #BrazilScience #OpenAccess

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 9d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the stories of Indigenous Peoples and recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in respect and inclusion.

#TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 10d

#ASD diagnosis could get a precision upgrade! 🧬 Long-read sequencing reveals complex structural variants missed by short-read methods, helping to clarify #genetic contributions to #autism #PrecisionMedicine buff.ly/nm5kd7q

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 13d

From field to #genome 🌾🧬 Rcr3Mendel in #canola offers hope against aggressive clubroot pathotypes, co-segregating with resistance to multiple strains #CropScience #GeneticResistance doi.org/10.1139/gen-...

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 14d

Hydrocarbon degradation in freshwater ecosystems? 🌱 Researchers mapped pangenomes of Limnohabitans, Aquabacterium, and Novosphingobium, uncovering unexpected diversity and #ecological insights 🧬 #EnvironmentalMicrobiology #Pangenome doi.org/10.1139/gen-...

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨
Genome & the Brazilian Genetics Society invite submissions for a special collection highlighting Brazil’s impact in plant genetics & genomics.
📅 Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
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#PlantScience #Genomics #Brazil #Free #OpenAccess

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 16d

Can’t wait to join the Riboclub 2025 Annual Meeting! See you there to talk RNA and share ideas! @rnacanada.bsky.social #BiologyConference #RNABiology

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 17d

Can’t wait to join the Riboclub 2025 Annual Meeting! See you there to talk RNA and share ideas! @rnacanada.bsky.social #BiologyConference #RNABiology

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 21d

What role does repetitive #DNA play in the #evolution of lacewings (Neuroptera)? 🧬🪰
New cytogenomic research reveals rapid #satellite DNA turnover and surprising telomere and rDNA variation.
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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 22d

Why become a peer reviewer?

Peer review lets researchers give back while sharpening their own skills. Learn how to get involved and support strong Canadian research 📖▶️ buff.ly/VNdOGrY

#PeerReviewWeek #PRW2025

Step-by-step guide to becoming a peer reviewer with Canadian Science Publishing using ScholarOne and ORCID ID submission platform.

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 23d

🔥 Harmful compounds like benzo(a)pyrene form when #food is cooked at high temperatures.
Could #bacteria from traditional #Kefir help degrade them and make food safer?
👉 New research uncovers the potential of Bacillus cereus M72-4.
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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 24d

Headed to Magog for the Riboclub 2025 Annual Meeting later this month! Excited to hear what’s new in RNA biology and connect with colleagues from across Canada and beyond. Come say hi! @rnacanada.bsky.social #BiologyConference #RNABiology

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 27d

🌱 Since 1995, Canada’s crop regulations have ensured that no commercialized innovative product has caused #health or environmental problems
But #Canada lags in turning #investment into #innovation.
Read how gene editing regulations can close this gap 👇

Reducing the regulatory burden of plant biotechnology regulations in Canada

Regulations within the crop agriculture industry exist to ensure that products undergoing risk assessment prior to commercialization are safe for the environment and human consumption. Since 1995,…

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · 28d

🌱 In r#apeseed breeding, adding whole-genome sequencing and #RNA-seq data increased marker density but didn’t improve prediction accuracy over SNP arrays 🧬 Sometimes simpler tools are just as powerful! #PlantGenomics #BreedingResearch doi.org/10.1139/gen-...

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌊 First look at freshwater pangenomes! Limnohabitans, Aquabacterium, and Novosphingobium show diverse genetic potential for hydrocarbon degradation across different environments. #Microbiology #Genomics #EnvironmentalScience doi.org/10.1139/gen-...

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

🛡️ #Clubroot is a major threat to Canadian #canola 🌾 Researchers mapped a key resistance locus, Rcr3Mendel, revealing genes that could help breed more resilient crops #PlantGenetics #CanolaResearch doi.org/10.1139/gen-...

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Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Unlimited open access publishing in Genome—no fees for corresponding authors at @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social affiliated universities. Plus gain unlimited Read Access to @cdnsciencepub.com journals! Publish with us 🍁▶️ buff.ly/oUyzd2x

Genome Journal @genomejournal.bsky.social · Sep 1

Could the @elembio.bsky.social #AVITI system challenge #Illumina’s dominance in sequencing? Comparison using 40 #Cannabis samples shows it’s accurate, flexible, and cost-effective — a promising option for labs of all sizes! #Genomics

AVITI as an alternative to Illumina for low-cost genome-wide genotyping

Advancements in sequencing technologies have dramatically transformed genomics research by enabling the analysis of genetic information with unprecedented scale and efficiency. Next-generation…

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