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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · 9d

🎙️ Have you discovered the Heredity Podcast?

👂 Hear about the latest genetics research straight from the authors

📚 Archive: www.nature.com/hdy/podcast

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Pontus Skoglund @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social · 7d

The programme of talks for the London symposium on ancient genomes is set, but we are still open for poster submissions until Friday. Hope to see many there.

Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 14

We have an exciting line-up of speakers already confirmed for our Ancient Genomes meeting in November. If you want to be one of the speakers or present a poster, submit your abstract by 31 July!

genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...

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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · 12d

🎙️ 📻 New Heredity Podcast!

We talk with @caitismuheil.bsky.social and Jessica McNeill about their work showing the sensitivity of meiosis to temperature and what this might mean for populations in a warming world.
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Episode:
shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 27d

RESEARCH PAPER: Opposing lineage specifiers induce a pro-tumor hybrid identity state in lung adenocarcinoma
By Fort et al.
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/gd352742

#cancer #gastrointestinal #lung #transcriptionfactor #tumorigenesis #RAS/MEK #signaling #lineage #plasticity #cancertherapy

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 27d

Ever wondered how new weight loss drugs really work?

Join geneticist @gilesyeo.bsky.social for an interactive talk, hosted by @genotripe.bsky.social, at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social in Liverpool this Saturday at 2.30!

Free tickets: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Alper Akay @alperakay.bsky.social · Sep 2

The deadline for the @heredityjournal.bsky.social C. elegans special issue is 31st October. Heredity is the official journal of @gensocuk.bsky.social which supports many conferences and training events. www.nature.com/collections/...

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Pontus Skoglund @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social · Aug 28

Full programme on ancient DNA, human biology and medicine out now for our packed November 14 @gensocuk.bsky.social symposium! Join us at the @royalsociety.org in London.

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Alexander Lorenz @lorenzlab.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just arrived in Newcastle for the @gensocuk.bsky.social summer studentship workshop, looking forward to interesting science from early-career researchers #genetics

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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎤 🦎New Heredity Podcast:

The genomes of organisms can tell us about evolutionary processes in the past - but can they also give clues about the future?

André Yves and Fernanda Werneck tell us about their work on climate adaptation in Amazonian lizards.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...

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Mill_lab @cilialab.bsky.social · Aug 19

And we are back for our final 2025 @bscb-official.bsky.social @gensocuk.bsky.social @ukcilianetwork.bsky.social session 25/11/2025 with a special joint @jcellsci.bsky.social venture... watch this space! Not yet registered for this institution- free & open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bscb-genso...

BSCB GenSoc UK Cilia and Centrosome Network e-Symposia Series

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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · Aug 18

Heredity has a new EiC and if you fancy meeting Louise Johnson or Aurora @aruizherrera.bsky.social our amazing Co-EiC at #eseb2025 please find them or contact them via the app.

@gensocuk.bsky.social @eseb.bsky.social @eseb2025.bsky.social

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Jonathan Pettitt @genotripe.bsky.social · Aug 12

Are you in Edinburgh and at a loose end this morning? Have you ever wondered why your ear wax is wet and smelly and not dry and flaky? Then come to the @gensocuk.bsky.social Genetics Bingo, 11.15 this morning.

www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo - The Stand Comedy Club

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Ear wax – for some people, it is wet and smelly, for others it is dry and flaxy. And not ...

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's TOMORROW!

Join @genotripe.bsky.social at the @edfringe.bsky.social for an amazing Genetics Bingo Show, learn some #genetics fun facts and win prizes!

www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo - The Stand Comedy Club

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Ear wax – for some people, it is wet and smelly, for others it is dry and flaxy. And not ...

www.thestand.co.uk

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you passionate about #genetics and #communication? We're looking for an Editor for our magazine. Training funds are available, you will be a trustee of the society and get free attendance to all of our conferences.

Application deadline: 12 September!

genetics.org.uk/committee-va...

5 August 2025 - Committee vacancy, Magazine Editor | Genetics Society

We are searching for a new Editor of the Genetics Society magazine! Check our vacancies page for details on the role and how to apply.

genetics.org.uk

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Aug 5

Next week @genotripe.bsky.social will take over the @edfringe.bsky.social with our fantastic Genetics Bingo Show!

Expect outrageous fun and unexpected #genetics facts!

Get your tickets now:
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo - The Stand Comedy Club

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Ear wax – for some people, it is wet and smelly, for others it is dry and flaxy. And not ...

www.thestand.co.uk

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Jonathan Pettitt @genotripe.bsky.social · Jul 31

12 days left to get tickets for the @gensocuk.bsky.social Genetics Bingo show at the Edinburgh Fringe @edfringe.bsky.social @standcomedyclub.bsky.social . Play bingo, learn about the genetics of several bodily secretions, and maybe win a special genetics prize. 1/3
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

Flyer advertising Genetic Bingo at 11.15 on the 12th August at the Edinburgh Fringe, Stand 2. The image shows a stylised, hand-drawn bingo card with drawings of asparagus, ears, an eye and a hand holding a pen.

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Jonathan Pettitt @genotripe.bsky.social · Jul 30

Taking the @gensocuk.bsky.social Genetics Bingo to the Edinburgh Fringe (@edfringe.bsky.social). We've sold-out at all previous festivals and events, so come along and be part of the show that everyone is talking about (that last bit might be an exageration). 1/3
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · Jul 30

Heredity Podcast

Many Anolis lizards have a sail of colourful skin on their throats which they use to communicate, but how does something like that evolve? Find out with researchers Renata Pirani, Carlos Arias and Mike Logan
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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

Not long left to submit your abstract! Deadline is 31 July.

Join us in November for the Ancient Genomes meeting and hear from amazing speakers including: @mathiesoniain.bsky.social, @lquintanamurci.bsky.social & @lucyvandorp.bsky.social!

genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...

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Mill_lab @cilialab.bsky.social · Jul 29

Peak #SummerFun- our amazing line-up for our 52nd @bscb-official.bsky.social @gensocuk.bsky.social @ukcilianetwork.bsky.social e-symposium 19/08/2025 15:00-17:45 is now live! Join us for all things #cilia & #centrosomes- free & open to all. Register for here- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1220921258...

BSCB GenSoc UK Cilia and Centrosome Network e-Symposia Series

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ready to shout BINGO! and learn something mind-blowing in the process? Join @genotripe.bsky.social for Genetics Bingo at the @edfringe.bsky.social, play actual bingo and find out some wild genetic facts!

📅 12th August
📍 The Stand 2

www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo - The Stand Comedy Club

The Provocateurs: Genetics Bingo Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Ear wax – for some people, it is wet and smelly, for others it is dry and flaxy. And not ...

www.thestand.co.uk

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Well done everyone! We are very happy to support the @iamscientists.bsky.social project!

I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here @imascientist.org.uk · Jul 23

Yesterday was our last day of I’m a… Chats of this academic year. And it’s been a huge success!

390 schools took part in the I’m a… Programme this year. Thank you to the 500+ STEM professionals who connected with their students in 1017 Chats🚀

The graphic shows the list of project logos in a column to the left, including I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here; I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here; I'm a Mathematician, Get me out of here; and I'm an Engineer, Get me out of here.
To the right, there's bits of data from the year, saying: 1017 Chats, 390 schools, and over 500 STEM professionals.
At the bottom it says "Take part: imascientist.org.uk".
The background is light blue with pink, blue and yellow bubbles.

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · Jul 23

Enhance your expertise with our 'Omics, bioinformatics and R for biologists' course, led by the experienced Glasgow Bioinformatic Core.

🗓️ 1 Sept, every Monday for 6 weeks

Enjoy flexible, tailored & in-depth learning! Plus, discount for BSI members: https://bit.ly/3TQ7Uxt

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

Did you know the Genetics Society offers Conference Grants to help our Junior Scientist members attend #genetics research conferences?

Next deadline is 1st of August!

Find out more: genetics.org.uk/grants/junio...

Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

Only 10 more days to submit your abstract!

@pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social have organised a fantastic meeting with incredible speakers. Join us in November @royalsociety.org!

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