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The global leader in the development and application of DNA-based systems for species identification. https://biodiversitygenomics.net/
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · Apr 30
The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @uofguelph.bsky.social added its 15 millionth specimen to its archive, moving closer to its goal of sequencing 25 million specimens by 2029 — and then all life on Earth by 2045.

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#DNAbarcoding #Milestone
World’s Largest DNA Library Collects 15 Millionth Specimen
A beetle from Costa Rica has become the 15 millionth specimen to enter a genetic reference library at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) at the University of Guelph
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 14h
This is the first year that BIOSCAN will be sampling in Romania, so we are all very eager to see the results!

🌐 Learn more about BIOSCAN, including how you can get involved: biodiversitygenomics.net/research/bio...

📷 Photos courtesy of Marius Skolka, BIOSCAN Romania
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 14h
Did you know that the Natura 2000 network is the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world? It extends across all 27 EU Member States, both on land and at sea!

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The Natura 2000 protected areas network
Natura 2000 is a network of protected areas covering Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. It is the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world, extending…
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 14h
🌟 Project Highlight - BIOSCAN Romania

CBG is supporting the BIOSCAN Romania project by conducting DNA sequencing at our advanced research facility. This project examines insects collected from Malaise traps across three protected sites in Dobrogea, Romania, and within the Natura 2000 network.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 1d
Check out our recent Collection Metrics showcasing the impressive growth of our biodiversity inventory. 🐝 🐜 🦗 🦋 🐞

In just one month, we've added 267,589 specimens to our archive! Wow!
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 2d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
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Learn more about our funding partner:
bit.ly/4l3RTPY

📷 CBG Photography Group
BOLD Data Portal - KMPJB001-18
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 2d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a parasitic wasp from the Nixoniidae family, collected in Limpopo, South Africa. This record was made possible through funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 5d
That is so helpful, Rod! I am going to correct our future posts right away.

Thank you for that solution.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 5d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
🔗https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRBLA50039-22

Learn more about our funding partner:
🔗https://www.walderfoundation.org/

📷 CBG Photography Group
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 5d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a spider from the Sparassidae family, collected in Limon, Costa Rica. This record was made possible through funding from the Walder Foundation.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d
#UofG | “We’re not stamp-collecting here.”

Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei speaks to @theatlantic.com about capturing Earth's biodiversity and using technology to catalogue all life.

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Read more: www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
The Machines Finding Life That Humans Can’t See
A suite of technologies are helping taxonomists speed up species identification.
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Dept. of Integrative Biology @integrativebiology.bsky.social · 6d
Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.
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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · 8d
♨️Live from #BGEconnects:

We just finished “iBOL – How genomics is transforming understanding of biodiversity through DNA-barcoding” by Paul Herbert, director of @cbg-uofg.bsky.social and iBOL.
"It’s changing our view on the understanding of life on our planet."

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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 9d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
🔗https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRATB13361-23

Learn more about our funding partner:
🔗https://www.walderfoundation.org/

📷 CBG Photography Group
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 9d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a beetle from the Carabidae family, collected in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This record was made possible through funding from the Walder Foundation.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 12d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
🔗https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/NSWHA1110-23

Learn more about our funding partner:
🔗https://bit.ly/4l3RTPY

📷 CBG Photography Group
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 12d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a fly from the Lauxaniidae family, collected in New South Wales, Australia. This record was made possible through funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 13d
This summer, #UofG researchers travelled to Peru & Ghana to share DNA barcoding expertise. Through hands-on training, graduate students & professionals learned how to identify species using DNA technology to strengthen biodiversity research.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/zg3s5
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 13d
"CBG is strengthening global biodiversity research empowering the next generation of scientists to better understand, document and protect the natural world.”

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In Peru and Ghana, U of G Experts Share DNA Technology with New Crop of Scientists
At the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG), sharing scientific knowledge through training and outreach is a core tenet. The national research facility, founded by Dr. Paul Hebert at the University…
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 14d
🔈 We're #Hiring: Arthropod Taxonomic Specialists (10 positions)

1 WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!

Positions are open to Canadian and international applicants. Share this post with your network!

🔗 Learn more:
Arthropod Taxonomic Specialists (10 positions) | Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 16d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
🔗https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/YBBBC1377-22

Learn more about our funding partner:
🔗https://bit.ly/4l3RTPY

📷 CBG Photography Group
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 16d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a true bug from the Aradidae family, collected in Yukon, Canada. This record was made possible through funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 19d
Learn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library:
🔗https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRCBA43511-23

Learn more about our funding partner:
🔗https://www.walderfoundation.org/

📷CBG Photography Group
BOLD Data Portal - CRCBA43511-23
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 19d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a spider from the Salticidae family, collected in Heredia, Costa Rica. This record was made possible through funding from the Walder Foundation.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 19d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a spider from the Salticidae family, collected in Heredia, Costa Rica. This record was made possible through funding from the Walder Foundation.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.
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Centre for Biodiversity Genomics @cbg-uofg.bsky.social · 19d
Our DNA library is made possible thanks to the support of our funding partners.

Today’s featured specimen is a spider from the Salticidae family, collected in Heredia, Costa Rica. This record was made possible through funding from the Walder Foundation.
High-resolution arthropod specimen with inset map of collection site in the bottom left corner, scale bar in the bottom right corner, and funder logo in the top right corner.