The University of Nomi
@uniofnomi.bsky.social
Nomi - parasitologist, researcher, & creator of The University of Nomi, a #learning platform for parasitology education, field lab updates & other nifty science.
https://uniofnomi.wordpress.com/
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– notes from the Field Lab – – Guest appearances by furry critters! – Here I share updates on my research in naturally sourced compounds effective against drug-resistant par…
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Learn more about my research in natural science and #parasite control at The University of Nomi, a #learning platform featuring open lessons in #parasitology and other nifty #science: uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lab-log/
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
Ixodes scapularis, aka the "blacklegged #tick" or "deer tick", can carry bacteria, viruses, and even other #parasites that infect humans - including, most notoriously, #LymeDisease.
These #ticks can be ID'd by the crescent of reddish brown at the posterior end of their body.
(Original micrograph)
These #ticks can be ID'd by the crescent of reddish brown at the posterior end of their body.
(Original micrograph)
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Ixodes scapularis, aka the "blacklegged #tick" or "deer tick", can carry bacteria, viruses, and even other #parasites that infect humans - including, most notoriously, #LymeDisease.
These #ticks can be ID'd by the crescent of reddish brown at the posterior end of their body.
(Original micrograph)
These #ticks can be ID'd by the crescent of reddish brown at the posterior end of their body.
(Original micrograph)
Do you work in #parasitology and want to upgrade your #bioinformatics skills? Check out this free workshop, courtesy of @veupathdb.org !
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
#genome
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
#genome
⏰ Reminder! The @veupathdb.org virtual workshop starts in exactly two weeks. We will dive into hands-on bioinformatics in a friendly setting, with no coding needed! #data #fungi #parasites #vectors 🧬 💻 ✨
Don’t forget to register and save your spot: upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Don’t forget to register and save your spot: upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Do you work in #parasitology and want to upgrade your #bioinformatics skills? Check out this free workshop, courtesy of @veupathdb.org !
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
#genome
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
#genome
#Science #research isn't easy, especially when there's a wet-lab involved - there's just so much that can go wrong! What's more, some mistakes technically do count as #misconduct irrespective of the researcher's intent.
Luckily, there are steps you take take to avoid this.
Check it out:
Luckily, there are steps you take take to avoid this.
Check it out:
Researchers,
Retractions can come from innocent (& avoidable) mistakes
Part 1 of this series was real-life examples
Part 2 was honest mistakes that count as misconduct
Part 3 (today): Your simple checklist to avoid misconduct issues
Read today's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
Retractions can come from innocent (& avoidable) mistakes
Part 1 of this series was real-life examples
Part 2 was honest mistakes that count as misconduct
Part 3 (today): Your simple checklist to avoid misconduct issues
Read today's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
Unintentional fraud: Pre-submission checklist
“If you didn’t write it down, you didn’t do it” — Common laboratory maxim Dear Elite Researcher, Retractions can come from innocent mistakes How do you avoid getting flagged for misconduct? And how do...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
#Science #research isn't easy, especially when there's a wet-lab involved - there's just so much that can go wrong! What's more, some mistakes technically do count as #misconduct irrespective of the researcher's intent.
Luckily, there are steps you take take to avoid this.
Check it out:
Luckily, there are steps you take take to avoid this.
Check it out:
Balsam (Abies balsamea) has significant #antibiotic effect against #parasites. Medicinally active components found in its needles include monoterpines such as α-pinene, ß-pinene, delta-3-carene, & limonene.
Learn more about my #research in balsam here at The University of Nomi:
Learn more about my #research in balsam here at The University of Nomi:
lab • log
– notes from the Field Lab – – Guest appearances by furry critters! – Here I share updates on my research in naturally sourced compounds effective against drug-resistant par…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Balsam (Abies balsamea) has significant #antibiotic effect against #parasites. Medicinally active components found in its needles include monoterpines such as α-pinene, ß-pinene, delta-3-carene, & limonene.
Learn more about my #research in balsam here at The University of Nomi:
Learn more about my #research in balsam here at The University of Nomi:
#Parasitology is relevant even in dentistry!
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
#Parasitology is relevant even in dentistry!
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Little half replete larva stuck on a water droplet 😍
Video cred: Cameron Coyle
Video cred: Cameron Coyle
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Little half replete larva stuck on a water droplet 😍
Video cred: Cameron Coyle
Video cred: Cameron Coyle
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🎓 Funded #PhD studentships in pathogen biology and parasitology
*Cell and Molecular Biology*; *Host-pathogen interactions*
Part of the EastBio Doctoral Landscape Award
Based in the Edinburgh area of Scotland
PhD 1:
bit.ly/Host-pathoge...
PhD 2:
bit.ly/Parasite-sca...
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
*Cell and Molecular Biology*; *Host-pathogen interactions*
Part of the EastBio Doctoral Landscape Award
Based in the Edinburgh area of Scotland
PhD 1:
bit.ly/Host-pathoge...
PhD 2:
bit.ly/Parasite-sca...
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
EastBio: A host-directed approach to identify novel therapeutic targets of infectious reproductive diseases at Moredun Research Institute on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - EastBio: A host-directed approach to identify novel therapeutic targets of infectious reproductive diseases at Moredun Research Institute, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🎓 Funded #PhD studentships in pathogen biology and parasitology
*Cell and Molecular Biology*; *Host-pathogen interactions*
Part of the EastBio Doctoral Landscape Award
Based in the Edinburgh area of Scotland
PhD 1:
bit.ly/Host-pathoge...
PhD 2:
bit.ly/Parasite-sca...
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
*Cell and Molecular Biology*; *Host-pathogen interactions*
Part of the EastBio Doctoral Landscape Award
Based in the Edinburgh area of Scotland
PhD 1:
bit.ly/Host-pathoge...
PhD 2:
bit.ly/Parasite-sca...
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
Check out this free workshop to learn how to use VEuPathDB in your research!
#datascience #parasitology #bioinformatics #genomics #proteomics
Check out this free workshop to learn how to use VEuPathDB in your research!
#datascience #parasitology #bioinformatics #genomics #proteomics
📣 @veupathdb.org is hosting a FREE virtual workshop! Dec 9-11, 2025, 3 hours per day.
Short lectures & hands-on exercises will train you to maximize use of VEuPathDB resources to leverage diverse datatypes and generate new hypotheses.
Register NOW! upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Short lectures & hands-on exercises will train you to maximize use of VEuPathDB resources to leverage diverse datatypes and generate new hypotheses.
Register NOW! upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
VEuPathDB is an invaluable resource to the modern #parasitologist, providing public access to genomic #data, computational platforms and analysis tools.
Check out this free workshop to learn how to use VEuPathDB in your research!
#datascience #parasitology #bioinformatics #genomics #proteomics
Check out this free workshop to learn how to use VEuPathDB in your research!
#datascience #parasitology #bioinformatics #genomics #proteomics
Skullcap is a magnificent herb, with implications in the treatment and management of #LymeDisease symptoms.
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) has even shown efficacy against B. burgdorferi in vitro: doi.org/10.3389/fmed...
#botany #NaturalScience #Lyme #skullcap
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) has even shown efficacy against B. burgdorferi in vitro: doi.org/10.3389/fmed...
#botany #NaturalScience #Lyme #skullcap
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Skullcap is a magnificent herb, with implications in the treatment and management of #LymeDisease symptoms.
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) has even shown efficacy against B. burgdorferi in vitro: doi.org/10.3389/fmed...
#botany #NaturalScience #Lyme #skullcap
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) has even shown efficacy against B. burgdorferi in vitro: doi.org/10.3389/fmed...
#botany #NaturalScience #Lyme #skullcap
Stay on top of the latest and greatest in the wild world of parasitology with this wonderful resource that lists free online seminars.
#Parasitology is a neglected area of science - to eliminate barriers of #participation and #discussion is to strengthen our knowledge on this fascinating subject.
#Parasitology is a neglected area of science - to eliminate barriers of #participation and #discussion is to strengthen our knowledge on this fascinating subject.
Missed another parasitology webinar? 😩
I built a page to fix that — a community list of free online seminars anyone can add to!
🧫 Find and share virtual parasitology events here:
www.parasitesrule.com/seminars
I built a page to fix that — a community list of free online seminars anyone can add to!
🧫 Find and share virtual parasitology events here:
www.parasitesrule.com/seminars
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Stay on top of the latest and greatest in the wild world of parasitology with this wonderful resource that lists free online seminars.
#Parasitology is a neglected area of science - to eliminate barriers of #participation and #discussion is to strengthen our knowledge on this fascinating subject.
#Parasitology is a neglected area of science - to eliminate barriers of #participation and #discussion is to strengthen our knowledge on this fascinating subject.
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Check out this new paper put out by my collaborators and me! Led by Jose Maria Garcia-Carrasco and Javi Illan from WSU Entomology, we created models using tick, host, and environmental data to predict the distribution of different ticks and tick-borne diseases in North America. 🗺️🦌🦠🕷️
Check it out! 👇🏼
Check it out! 👇🏼
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Check out this new paper put out by my collaborators and me! Led by Jose Maria Garcia-Carrasco and Javi Illan from WSU Entomology, we created models using tick, host, and environmental data to predict the distribution of different ticks and tick-borne diseases in North America. 🗺️🦌🦠🕷️
Check it out! 👇🏼
Check it out! 👇🏼
Do animals blink to the beat, too?
It wouldn't be surprising if pet animals do - they've been putting up with human music for as long as we've been around to domesticate them, and could have co-evolved some kind of "rhythm processing" too.
#music #sound #vibes
It wouldn't be surprising if pet animals do - they've been putting up with human music for as long as we've been around to domesticate them, and could have co-evolved some kind of "rhythm processing" too.
#music #sound #vibes
Blink to the beat! Human movements are known to synchronize with rhythmic patterns in #music. This study reveals that spontaneous #EyeBlinks also align with musical beats, linking this to brain activity, #WhiteMatter structure & dynamic attention @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/44gYBMi
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Virginia Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) from my medicinal garden! #fieldwork
Tobacco has been used against #parasites for centuries, including intestinal #worms, as the nicotine & other alkaloids it contains have strong antiparasitic activity.
Reference: doi.org/10.1016/j.fc...
#parasitology #botany
Tobacco has been used against #parasites for centuries, including intestinal #worms, as the nicotine & other alkaloids it contains have strong antiparasitic activity.
Reference: doi.org/10.1016/j.fc...
#parasitology #botany
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Virginia Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) from my medicinal garden! #fieldwork
Tobacco has been used against #parasites for centuries, including intestinal #worms, as the nicotine & other alkaloids it contains have strong antiparasitic activity.
Reference: doi.org/10.1016/j.fc...
#parasitology #botany
Tobacco has been used against #parasites for centuries, including intestinal #worms, as the nicotine & other alkaloids it contains have strong antiparasitic activity.
Reference: doi.org/10.1016/j.fc...
#parasitology #botany
#Parasites that spread from #wildlife to #pets are not uncommon.
Like the "raccoon roundworm," which infects - you guessed it - raccoons, but can also infect cats, dogs, and rarely, humans.
Learn more about it here at the University of Nomi!
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#parasitology
Like the "raccoon roundworm," which infects - you guessed it - raccoons, but can also infect cats, dogs, and rarely, humans.
Learn more about it here at the University of Nomi!
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-3-rac...
#parasitology
Lesson 3: Raccoon Roundworm
The following presentation is an introduction to raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis), a parasite common in North America infecting raccoons, pets, and, rarely, humans. (Click for fullscre…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#Parasites that spread from #wildlife to #pets are not uncommon.
Like the "raccoon roundworm," which infects - you guessed it - raccoons, but can also infect cats, dogs, and rarely, humans.
Learn more about it here at the University of Nomi!
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-3-rac...
#parasitology
Like the "raccoon roundworm," which infects - you guessed it - raccoons, but can also infect cats, dogs, and rarely, humans.
Learn more about it here at the University of Nomi!
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-3-rac...
#parasitology
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Dr. Julie Maresca, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how bacteria can interact with a ubiquitous part of modern life: concrete!
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
Matters Microbial #116: Microbes in the Concrete Instead of the Abstract
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Dr. Julie Maresca, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how bacteria can interact with a ubiquitous part of modern life: concrete!
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
Not all scientific misconduct is intentional!
Sometimes it can be accidental - especially when it comes to wet lab work, which is fraught with both technical & practical challenges.
It's also advisable to keep records of all original images, no matter how ugly, as proof of past work.
#LabLife
Sometimes it can be accidental - especially when it comes to wet lab work, which is fraught with both technical & practical challenges.
It's also advisable to keep records of all original images, no matter how ugly, as proof of past work.
#LabLife
Researchers 🥼,
Retractions can come from innocent mistakes
Luckily, they're avoidable
We created a series
Part 1 was real-life examples
Today is Part 2:
Honest mistakes that count as misconduct
Read today's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
(...and stay tuned for Part 3 ⌛)
Retractions can come from innocent mistakes
Luckily, they're avoidable
We created a series
Part 1 was real-life examples
Today is Part 2:
Honest mistakes that count as misconduct
Read today's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
(...and stay tuned for Part 3 ⌛)
11 honest lab mistakes that count as fraud
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” — C.
www.linkedin.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Not all scientific misconduct is intentional!
Sometimes it can be accidental - especially when it comes to wet lab work, which is fraught with both technical & practical challenges.
It's also advisable to keep records of all original images, no matter how ugly, as proof of past work.
#LabLife
Sometimes it can be accidental - especially when it comes to wet lab work, which is fraught with both technical & practical challenges.
It's also advisable to keep records of all original images, no matter how ugly, as proof of past work.
#LabLife
Learn more about my research in natural science and #parasite control at The University of Nomi, a #learning platform featuring open lessons in #parasitology and other nifty #science: uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lab-log/
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
lab • log
– notes from the Field Lab – – Guest appearances by furry critters! – Here I share updates on my research in naturally sourced compounds effective against drug-resistant par…
uniofnomi.wordpress.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Learn more about my research in natural science and #parasite control at The University of Nomi, a #learning platform featuring open lessons in #parasitology and other nifty #science: uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lab-log/
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
#naturalscience #drugresearch #fieldwork #education #microbiology #drugresistance
"Parasitology" is the study of #parasites - a diverse group of organisms ranging in size from a single microscopic cell to several metres long. Some carry diseases while others are relatively benign.
Learn more with this free lesson at The University of Nomi! uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-gen...
Learn more with this free lesson at The University of Nomi! uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-gen...
Lesson 1: General Parasitology
The following presentation is a general introduction to the field of parasitology, using roundworms as a specific example. (Click for fullscreen)
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November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"Parasitology" is the study of #parasites - a diverse group of organisms ranging in size from a single microscopic cell to several metres long. Some carry diseases while others are relatively benign.
Learn more with this free lesson at The University of Nomi! uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-gen...
Learn more with this free lesson at The University of Nomi! uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-gen...
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Wow, it looks like we have our first death related to alpha-gal syndrome
First death reported from meat allergy caused by tick bite
After months of investigation, researchers confirmed that a New Jersey man died of a tickborne allergy called alpha-gal syndrome after eating a hamburger.
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Wow, it looks like we have our first death related to alpha-gal syndrome
I'd imagine internal bodily rhythms also influence #parasite infections, as well.
A wise scientist once told me, "It's all about the timing." #Parasites are masters of timing, changing their morphology or location depending on their life cycle stage.
#parasitology #physiology #etiology
A wise scientist once told me, "It's all about the timing." #Parasites are masters of timing, changing their morphology or location depending on their life cycle stage.
#parasitology #physiology #etiology
How do internal bodily rhythms influence #brain activity & motor function? @tahnee-engelen.bsky.social &co show that #cardiac, #respiratory & #gastric rhythms independently modulate motor excitability, revealing distinct #interoceptive profiles across individuals @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4nMtpLT
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'd imagine internal bodily rhythms also influence #parasite infections, as well.
A wise scientist once told me, "It's all about the timing." #Parasites are masters of timing, changing their morphology or location depending on their life cycle stage.
#parasitology #physiology #etiology
A wise scientist once told me, "It's all about the timing." #Parasites are masters of timing, changing their morphology or location depending on their life cycle stage.
#parasitology #physiology #etiology
Not all scientific misconduct is intentional!
Sometimes it can be accidental - mixing up labels, using the wrong cell line or expired materials, failing to establish a file-naming scheme, etc. Most accidents boil down to a lack of #standardization, which is surprisingly common in science #research.
Sometimes it can be accidental - mixing up labels, using the wrong cell line or expired materials, failing to establish a file-naming scheme, etc. Most accidents boil down to a lack of #standardization, which is surprisingly common in science #research.
Researchers,
Misconduct can be unintentional
It could be a mistake on the bench (or in the office)
I.e., it's avoidable
We created a series around this topic
This is Part 1
Read this week's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
(...and stay tuned for Part 2 ⌛)
Misconduct can be unintentional
It could be a mistake on the bench (or in the office)
I.e., it's avoidable
We created a series around this topic
This is Part 1
Read this week's Elite Researcher's Weekly, in 3 minutes or less 👇
(...and stay tuned for Part 2 ⌛)
How to avoid "unintentional fraud"
“The important thing is to never stop questioning.” — Albert Einstein Dear Elite Researcher, Your paper can get retracted because of data concerns But you’ve never meant to fake any data It was uninte...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Not all scientific misconduct is intentional!
Sometimes it can be accidental - mixing up labels, using the wrong cell line or expired materials, failing to establish a file-naming scheme, etc. Most accidents boil down to a lack of #standardization, which is surprisingly common in science #research.
Sometimes it can be accidental - mixing up labels, using the wrong cell line or expired materials, failing to establish a file-naming scheme, etc. Most accidents boil down to a lack of #standardization, which is surprisingly common in science #research.
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
#AI is unlikely to replace #reading in #science completely. It's important to read a study yourself & double check the AI-generated interpretation, which can be wrong.
Check out my free lesson on an optimized method for reading scientific publications, here:
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-the...
Check out my free lesson on an optimized method for reading scientific publications, here:
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-the...
Lesson 1: The Art of Reading a Journal Article
The following presentation is based on this paper, which provides recommendations for optimizing one’s approach to reading scientific journal publications: Subramanyam R. (2013). Art of re…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
#AI is unlikely to replace #reading in #science completely. It's important to read a study yourself & double check the AI-generated interpretation, which can be wrong.
Check out my free lesson on an optimized method for reading scientific publications, here:
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-the...
Check out my free lesson on an optimized method for reading scientific publications, here:
uniofnomi.wordpress.com/lesson-1-the...
Another excellent argument why my #research in compounds with low environmental toxicity to control #parasites (and other #pests) matters:
Yet another #synthetic #pesticide, chlorpyrifos, was found to cause #prenatal damage. We need better pesticides with fewer off target effects (working on it!!).
Yet another #synthetic #pesticide, chlorpyrifos, was found to cause #prenatal damage. We need better pesticides with fewer off target effects (working on it!!).
Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide
Prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos causes widespread brain abnormalities and poorer motor skills in children. Even after a residential ban, ongoing agricultural use continues to endange...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Another excellent argument why my #research in compounds with low environmental toxicity to control #parasites (and other #pests) matters:
Yet another #synthetic #pesticide, chlorpyrifos, was found to cause #prenatal damage. We need better pesticides with fewer off target effects (working on it!!).
Yet another #synthetic #pesticide, chlorpyrifos, was found to cause #prenatal damage. We need better pesticides with fewer off target effects (working on it!!).
This.
"...increasing genomic data alone does not guarantee impact – many genome assemblies remain fragmented, poorly annotated, and underutilized."
(Lempereur et al., 2025)
Progress in genomics still requires verification in a laboratory.
#genomics #insilico #invitro #invivo
"...increasing genomic data alone does not guarantee impact – many genome assemblies remain fragmented, poorly annotated, and underutilized."
(Lempereur et al., 2025)
Progress in genomics still requires verification in a laboratory.
#genomics #insilico #invitro #invivo
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM