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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 22h

"Connections" is a series of blog posts jointly created by us & @ergabiodiv.bsky.social within @biogeneurope.bsky.social.
Each "Connection" comes with a simplified language version to make technical content more accessible to a broader audience, the "EasyConnection:" iboleurope.org/wp-content/u...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 22h

Bioinformatics is the art that turns barcodes and reference genomes into usable knowledge.
In the 8th Connections, we explore the essential role played by bioinformatics in both DNA barcoding and reference genomes.
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Connections #8: Bioinformatics: reassembling the book of life

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the European node of the International Barcode of Life (iBOL Europe), two international communities of scientists brought together under the Biodiversity...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 4d

Earlier in September, @sangerinstitute.bsky.social & @nhm-london.bsky.social organised a Taxonomython focusing on critical specimens from the UK BIOSCAN dataset.

The outcomes of the Taxonomython, funded by @biogeneurope.bsky.social, are impressive: iboleurope.org/uk-bioscan-t...

UK BIOSCAN Taxonomython

Last week, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Natural History Museum of London co-organised a three-day Taxonomython. Hosted at the NHM, the Taxonomython focused on the identification of critical...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 8d

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 8d

Today we join the global mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, the "tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world" who inspired generations protecting biodiversity.

Thank you, Jane Goodall, for all your work and reminding us that we can choose the impact we make.

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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · 10d

♨️Live from #BGEconnects in Brussels:

We’re currently having an interesting discussion about #Biodiversity #Genomics in #Europe. Don’t forget to ask your questions online!

▶️ Join us and watch live (free): lnkd.in/eQmVztQq

@iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · 10d

BgBOL, part of @iboleurope.bsky.social, was established two years ago to contribute to the broader dissemination and popularisation of #DNAbarcoding research in the region.

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Newly established Bulgarian Barcode of Life to support biodiversity conservation in the country

As the latest national node to join the International Barcode of Life Consortium (iBOL), its main task is to coordinate, support, and promote DNA barcoding research in Bulgaria.

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Stefaniya Kamenova @stefaniyak2.bsky.social · 14d

Ready for the #EuropeanResearchersNight at the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia! 🇧🇬

Spotlight on #biodiversitygenomics with our brand new exhibit, generously supported by @biogeneurope.bsky.social 🧬🧪🦣

#ResearchersNight2025 @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · 16d

Last call! We'll broadcast @biogeneurope.bsky.social two-day symposium "Unlocking the power of #genomic science for nature and the #bioeconomy in Europe" live via streaming. Secure a seat to watch online! biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b... @horizoneu.bsky.social @bmd-project.eu

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 21d

Within 8 years, Dynabiod aims to understand how plants and invertebrates are evolving under pressure from human activities, supporting public policies to act more quickly and effectively.
Congrats to programme directors Wilfried Thuiller (CNRS), Emmanuelle Porcher & Rodolphe Rougerie (MNHM)!

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 21d

We're thrilled to share that the government of France has awarded Dynabiod, an unprecedented scientific programme dedicated to terrestrial biodiversity, with a 45 million € grant.

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France funds major biodiversity programme

The government of France has funded Dynabiod, an unprecedented scientific programme dedicated to terrestrial biodiversity with a lifespan of 8 years, with 45 million €. Led by Wilfried Thuiller at the...

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 22d

📢 We are joining the Symposium and Networking event ‘Unlocking the Power of Genomic Science for Nature and the Bioeconomy in Europe’

🗓️ 30Sept–1 Oct 2025 | Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels

👉 Register: tinyurl.com/4mtadubr

#Genomics #BGE #Science
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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · 23d

Good news! @biogeneurope.bsky.social's two-day symposium "Unlocking the power of #genomic science for nature and the #bioeconomy in Europe" will be streamed live from Brussels! Make sure you get a seat to watch online for free 🔊🎥▶️👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 23d

You can join the livestream of the event by registering here:
➡️ biodiversity-genomics-connects.clevercast.com/webcast/regi...

Register for Biodiversity Genomics Connects

Biodiversity Genomics Connects

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 23d

SAVE THE DATE for the @biogeneurope.bsky.social symposium on 30 September-01 October!
The symposium will focus on unlocking the power of genomic science for nature and the bioeconomy in Europe, with contributions from experts in the field and key stakeholders.
biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b...

BGE Connects to take place next September 30th and October 1st in Brussels - Biodiversity Genomics Europe

Biodiversity Genomics Connects (Brussels, 30 Sept – 1 Oct, 2025) will be a two-day, two-part gathering to bring together researchers, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe to r...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 23d

"Genomic Connections" is a podcast that we produce with @ergabiodiv.bsky.social within @biogeneurope.bsky.social.
RSS Feed: t.co/XeJpdbjdXB
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/01aF7AU...
PocketCast: pca.st/uq0791r2

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · 23d

Communication bridges knowledge to action, helping to address biodiversity decline.

In the 5th episode of Genomic Connections, Ela Sari (@naturalis.bsky.social) and @luisamarins.bsky.social (IZW) share their experiences communicating biodiversity genomics.
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Genomic Connection #5 – Communicating the Science Behind Biodiversity Genomics

In the fifth episode of Genomic Connections, Kasia Fantoni and Christian De Guttry are joined by Ela Sari, Science Communications Advisor at ⁠Naturalis Biodiversity Center ⁠

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · 29d

🌊 Join us!
📢 Online Workshop: Blueprint for an eDNA Digital Ecosystem in Europe
🗓️ 8–9 Oct 2025 | 14:00–18:00 CEST
🔬 Co-create the future of #eDNA data: from fragmented to FAIR & interoperable 🌍
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3hwnkzex

#Biodiversity #OpenScience #FAIRdata
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Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social #Biodiversity #Genomics #podcast made it onto an EU Commission European Research Executive Agency TOP TEN list! rea.ec.europa.eu/news/listen-...

Listen to science with these 10 podcasts

EU-funded research offers free ways for you to learn new skills and expand your knowledge. Check out our list of podcasts to get you started.

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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · Aug 25

We've given our BGE #training page a big update!💥

Over the last few months, many different training events have taken place across #Europe.

👉You can read more about it on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/citizen-scie...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · Aug 6

"Connections" is a series of blog posts jointly created by us – iBOL Europe – & @ergabiodiv.bsky.social within @biogeneurope.bsky.social.

Each "Connection" comes with a simplified language version to make technical content more accessible – the "EasyConnection." iboleurope.org/wp-content/u...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · Aug 6

Citizen science powers the large‑scale, inclusive approach that modern biodiversity genomics demands.

In the 7th Connection, we get to know who citizen scientists are – and who are not, what they do, and what role they play in today's biodiversity genomics.
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Connections #7: Citizen science, allies, definitions, and common misconceptions

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the European node of the International Barcode of Life (iBOL Europe), two international communities of scientists brought together under the Biodiversity...

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iBOL Europe @iboleurope.bsky.social · Aug 4

To help address the challenge posed by the growth of data on @boldsystems.bsky.social, partners of @biogeneurope.bsky.social developed an automated pipeline and a manual curation tool to facilitate the curation of an European reference library.

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BGE Reference Library Pipeline and Curation Tool

The exponential growth of data on BOLD can make it challenging for experts and end-users to curate reference libraries. To address this challenge, partners of the Biodiversity Genomic Europe (BGE) pro...

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BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Jul 31

💚 Are you an expert in #Science4Biodiversity looking to make an impact?

🔁 In 2025, the #HorizonEU programme is encouraging new projects to join BioAgora in #biodiversity policy dialogues!

🔗 bioagora.eu/news/bioagor...

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eDNAqua-Plan Project @ednaquaplan.bsky.social · Jul 30

Environmental agencies are paying attention to the application of #DNA into decision-making. Take a look at this comprehensive approach by the Environment Agency of UK: bit.ly/3Z4c9sZ

#Governance #Biodiversity

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