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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 9h

#ERGAReads 🌍 Amphibians & reptiles face global change but many regions lack the genomic data needed to guide conservation. This review maps genomic “coldspots,” revealing gaps in adaptive potential studies & calling for stronger global collaborations.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · 9h

10 ERGA-BGE Genome Reports preprinted & 5 Community Genome Reports linked at @pensoft.net RIO European Reference Genome Atlas Community Collection riojournal.com/browse_topic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) Community Genome Reports

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) is a pan-European initiative that aims to facilitate the generation of high-quality reference genomes for the continent’s biodiversity as part of the g...

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CNAG @cnag-eu.bsky.social · 11h

🌍Can you imagine having the genome of every species on Earth? That’s the goal of @ebpgenome.bsky.social: sequencing 1.8 million eukaryotic species by 2035

CNAG's joined the challenge!
Discover the full story in this report by Glenn Zorpette for @spectrum.ieee.org

spectrum.ieee.org/whole-genome...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

Learn about these and many other applied projects during the @biogeneurope.bsky.social Genomics for Biodiversity Conference:
🗓️ 29–31 October
💻Fully online & free of charge!
👉More info: erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...

#GenomicsforBiodiversity #conference #impact #genomics

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference - from genomes to impact

29–31 October 2025Summary🗓️ Dates: 29 - 31 October 2025 (click to add to your agenda!)🔗 Online venue: ERGA YouTube ChannelWe are excited to announce the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference organised...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers from @udc.gal investigate genetic erosion in the Iberian sand-dune shrub Armeria pungens - a species under threat from housing, tourism & agriculture. www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/conserv...
#Conservation #Genomics @biomaratonflora.bsky.social @sebot.bsky.social @sesbe-org.bsky.social

Conservation genomics of the sand-dune shrub Armeria pungens at the latitudinal edges of its distribution

In June 2024, a dedicated team of seven researchers from various European institutions led by Rosalía Piñeiro, interim associate professor at the University of A Coruña (Spain), launched a conservatio...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

A team of researchers from @ebdonana.bsky.social investigates the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance in Culex species using reference genomes and population genomics 🧬🦟
biodiversitygenomics.eu/2024/03/26/v... #insecticideresistance #diseasespread #publichealth

Analysing the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance in Culex species using reference genomes and population genomics. - Biodiversity Genomics Europe

Case study Culex mosquitoes Full genome sequencing can be crucial to understand how mosquitos spread diseases and how resistant they are to insecticides. Learn more Analysing the genomic basis of vec...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

Coastal development threatens endemic species in #Tenerife 🕷 Researchers are using reference #genomes to fast-track effective #Biodiversity monitoring and conservation.
🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/a-new-r...

@jrozasub.bsky.social @ccitubdivulga.bsky.social

A new reference genome for the conservation of coastal spider species in the face of anthropogenic change

In April 2024, the project “A new reference genome for the conservation of coastal species in the face of anthropogenic change” was selected in the ERGA-BGE call "Enhancing Biodiversity Genomics Appli...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

From public health to biodiversity conservation applications, #Genomics is transforming our understanding of Spain's #biodiversity 🇪🇸 Discover how @biogeneurope.bsky.social projects are making a difference at the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference!
🔗 erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...

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France Génomique @fr-genomics.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Only 10 days left to submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation!
➡️Until the 15th of Oct!

France Génomique @fr-genomics.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨PLEASE SHARE!
France Génomique and the National network GREEN-omics are pleased to inform you of their upcoming Symposium on Environmental and Agronomical Genomics!
📍Paris, France, Feb 18 to 20, 2026.
➡️ eags2026.sciencesconf.org
➡️ Registration and call for abstracts are now open!

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 2d

💡 #KnowledgeHighlight | Data Repositories for Bioinformatics - course by @sib.swiss
🔗 www.sib.swiss/training/cou...

Explore more open-access training materials in the ERGA #KnowledgeHub ➡️ knowledge.erga-biodiversity.eu
#FAIRdata #DataManagement #DataRepositories #bioinformatics #FAIR

Data Repositories for Bioinformatics

Are you working on a bioinformatic project generating data but have no idea where to deposit this data to make it open and FAIR? Are you looking for o

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Wood Wide Ants — WWA 🐜 @woodwideants.bsky.social · 4d

1/2🧵In 2024 we took the first photo shoot ever of the #ant Formica parlaugubris, in order to support our #SciComm activity 🐜📸 A huge thank to the naturalistic photographer ©Iacopo Nerozzi for these outstanding pics. #bugsky @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @sib.swiss

An extreme close-up macrophotograph the ant Formica paralugubris, engaged in predation. The ant's head, antennae, and reddish-brown thorax are in sharp focus. Its mandibles are clamped onto the bright green body of a caterpillar, which is large, out-of-focus, and curves out of the foreground. The image powerfully captures the ant's predatory action. The background is a mix of blurred dark brown and reddish-brown earth/detritus. A small credit is visible at the bottom: "© Iacopo Nerozzi | Unaesthetic Fauna".

A macrophotograph of the ant Formica paralugubris, adopting a defensive or aggressive posture. The ant has a reddish-brown head and thorax, a darker brown abdomen, and long, slender legs and antennae. It is standing on a dense, vibrant green bed of moss. The ant is rearing up, holding its head high and its mandibles open and ready, suggesting a defensive or threat display. The background is a softly blurred dark green and black. A small credit is visible at the bottom: "© Iacopo Nerozzi | Unaesthetic Fauna".

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Wood Wide Ants — WWA 🐜 @woodwideants.bsky.social · 4d

2/2🧵 Thrilled to announce that our shot "A fortress made of spruce needles" was awarded a Honorable Mention by the Environmental Photography Award 2025🐜📸🏆 It shows the spectacular nest of the #ants species Formica paralugubris #bugksy @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @sib.swiss

A wide-angle photograph of a massive domed nest of the ant Formica paralugubris, situated in a dark, dense forest. The huge mound, built from brown pine needles and forest debris, dominates the center of the frame. To the right, a large tree trunk is covered in vibrant, thick bright green moss. The background features tall, dark pine trees, with a bright sunburst visible through the canopy directly above the nest, creating dramatic backlighting. A small credit is visible at the bottom: "© Iacopo Nerozzi | Unaesthetic Fauna".

A photorealistic digital mockup of an open art book lying on a white surface. The right-hand page features a full-page reproduction of the photograph of the wood ant nest in the forest (same as the other image of this post). The left-hand page contains several paragraphs of the photo caption, with the text "Iacopo Nerozzi" visible at the top.

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Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · 3d

First 10 @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social #genome reports now online at the ORE collection open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/collections/...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 6d

In Poland, #genomics is helping guide conservation of the threatened Aquatic Warbler. We invite you to join the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference to hear Dr. Justyna Kubacka present the study’s results!
🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
#genomics for #biodiversity #conservation

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Giacomo Potente @gpotente.bsky.social · 6d

New preprint! In collaboration with @ergabiodiv.bsky.social, we explored the convergent #evolution of the S-locus #supergene controlling distyly in the #primrose family.

Link: doi.org/10.1101/2025...

#heterostyly #genomics #preprint #bioRxiv

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Justyna Kubacka @justynakubacka.bsky.social · 7d

My WGS🧬project on Aquatic Warbler shows:
👉 Recent genetic bottleneck and low diversity
👉 Elevated inbreeding in declining westernmost population
👉 Growing inbreeding in core population
@biogeneurope.bsky.social @sib.swiss @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @otop-birdlife.bsky.social @peenefvp.bsky.social

An Aquatic Warbler from Western Pomerania, Poland, a previously nearly extinct population that is now under restoration. Photo: J. Kubacka

Temporal changes in the effective population size of two Aquatic Warbler populations: a large core metapopulation, represented by the Biebrza Valley subpopulation (sampled in 2018), and a small westernmost declining population, West Pomerania (sampled in 1999). The analysis was run with the GONE software.

The current effective population sizes in the three populations sampled.

Long runs of homozygosity (>1Mb) in the three sampled populations: Biebrza in 1997; Biebrza in 2018; and West Pomerania in 1999. Long ROHs are indicative of recent inbreeding.

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Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) @biogeneurope.bsky.social · 7d

♨️Live from #BGEconnects in Brussels:

Message to our #online audience: please feel free to ask your questions! We’re currently opening the floor for questions.

👉 Programme and more info: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b...

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

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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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference
🗓️ 29–31 October
💻Fully online & free of charge!
👉More info: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
#GenomicsforBiodiversity #conference @ebpgenome.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @gdosgovpl.bsky.social @cgsg.bsky.social @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference - from genomes to impact

29–31 October 2025Summary🗓️ Dates: 29 - 31 October 2025 (click to add to your agenda!)🔗 Online venue: ERGA YouTube ChannelWe are excited to announce the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference organised...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

🌾 The #threatened aquatic warbler relies on fragmented European wetlands to survive. Researchers from
@mizpas.bsky.social led by @justynakubacka.bsky.social
use #genomic data from two populations to guide management and help restore an extinct population.
erga-biodiversity.eu/post/conserv... ‬

Conservation genomics of the aquatic warbler, a specialist bird breeding in declining mire habitat

This ERGA-BGE project, started in June 2024 and led by Dr. Justyna Kubacka, builds upon an ongoing study on the conservation genomics of the aquatic warbler, a threatened bird of highly fragmented cen...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

🦉 A team of researchers led by @hernmoral.bsky.social is studying historical #DNA to help protect the Little Owl (Athene noctua). They are integrating #genomic and demographic data to inform effective conservation strategies for the species.
www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/enhanci... #LittleOwl

Enhancing the Long-term Viability and Reducing Extinction Risk of the Little Owl in Europe

In March 2024, a team of researchers from various European institutions launched a collaborative project under the BGE-ERGA umbrella. This project, based at the University of Copenhagen and spanning m...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

A big part of the conference programme will feature 25+ case studies showcasing the applied use of #BiodiversityGenomics across Europe and across diverse eukaryotic species with support from @biogeneurope.bsky.social
Today, we spotlight 2 projects supporting the conservation of #birds:

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

🍂 October is here - it's almost time for the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference!
(29–31 October, fully online & free of charge)

👉More info, including the programme: erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
✉️ Sign up to receive updates: www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropean... @biogeneurope.bsky.social

Genomics for Biodiversity Conference - from genomes to impact

29–31 October 2025Summary🗓️ Dates: 29 - 31 October 2025 (click to add to your agenda!)🔗 Online venue: ERGA YouTube ChannelWe are excited to announce the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference organised...

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

🔎 Robyn Shaw shares key insights from a global meta-analysis: Within-population genetic diversity is declining on timescales shaped by human activity, but #conservation can help mitigate the loss.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @coalitioncongen.bsky.social @robynshaw.bsky.social

Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss - Nature

A comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity covering more than three decades of research demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation interventions that could mitigate this process.

www.nature.com

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Wood Wide Ants — WWA 🐜 @woodwideants.bsky.social · 7d

That's a wrap! Had a great time at the European Researchers' Night #ERN25 by @ec.europa.eu in Bologna🇮🇹! #SciComm #OpenScience

@fghiselli.bsky.social & Enrico Strada entertained loads of ppl with #ants, #genomics and all of our work 🐜🖥️🧪🧬

@sib.swiss @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

A photo of our stand at the European Researchers' Night, with Fabrizio Ghiselli and a person scanning our QR code

A photo of our stand at the European Researchers' Night with Enrico Strada talking about mirmecology with two young people

A photo of our stand at the European Researchers' Night with Enrico Strada showing ant samples to a group of young people

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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 7d

💬 Missed the #ERGAPlenary this month? No problem - catch up now on the #ERGAchannel with the recorded talk "Global genetic diversity loss and the power of conservation to restore species resilience"
youtu.be/8y0V2pjwd0A?... #conservation #speciesresilience

Global genetic diversity loss & the power of conservation to restore species resilience - Robyn Shaw

YouTube video by ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas

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