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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 6d

See you at the next conference!

📷 Chul Lee

Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 6d

A huge thank you to @erichjarvis.bsky.social, Lauren Shalmiyev, Giulio Formenti, Sadye Paez, our VGP co-chairs, and members of the Jarvis Labs for organizing the event, @amnh.org for hosting us at their planetarium, and our attendees for the lively and productive discussions!

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 6d

Scholars from around the world shared their research on genome assembly and annotation, chromosome evolution, comparative genomics, and conservation at talks and poster sessions and helped plan the future direction of the VGP.

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 6d

This week, we hosted over 100 scientists at Rockefeller University in New York City for our 2025 in-person conference.

Group photo by the Rockefeller University River Campus.

Q&A at the 2025 VGP in-person conference.

Erich Jarvis speaking at the planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History.

Attendees at the 2025 VGP in-person conference.

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 15d

🧬 1 more week until the VGP in-person conference!

Can't make it to New York City? Sign up to attend virtually: www.eventbrite.com/e/vertebrate...

www.eventbrite.com

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 26d

At every turn, EBP-affiliates are pushing boundaries—on track for 10,000 genome assemblies!

@bat1kgenomes.bsky.social @kurakulabmsm.bsky.social
@atlasea.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social
@projectpsyche.bsky.social

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 29d

📷️ (1) Craig K. Hunt (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/146624418)
(2) Charles Brown (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/63402639)
(3) Liam Ragan (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/20501821)

@galaxyproject.bsky.social
##UseGalaxy (4/4)

Eastern Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus)

Eastern Meadow Vole from Lennox and Addington County, ON, Canada on February 10, 2019 at 12:16 PM by Liam Ragan

www.inaturalist.org

Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 29d

🧬 The genome was sequenced and assembled at the Vertebrate Genome Lab, with assembly done on Galaxy, and annotation done by NCBI. Data available on NCBI's RefSeq: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCF_037038515.1/ (3/4)

Microtus pennsylvanicus genome assembly mMicPen1.hap1

- Microtus pennsylvanicus

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 29d

🧠 Lauren O'Connell and her colleagues at the Stanford Laboratory of Organismal Biology will be using the genome to help answer fundamental questions in neuroscience and physiology. (2/4)

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · 29d

🐭 Thanks to the RefSeq team at NCBI, we now have an annotated genome assembly for the meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus), found throughout eastern North America! (1/4)

A photo of a meadow vole in the snow taken by Craig K. Hunt (iNaturalist)

A photo of juvenile meadow voles resting taken by Charles Brown (iNaturalist)

A photo of a meadow vole chewing on a twig, taken by Liam Ragan (iNaturalist)

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚀🧬🔥 Hot off the press — 2025!
Don’t miss this must-read publication: bit.ly/4mJwFb7

This groundbreaking paper sets the stage for Earth BioGenome Project Phase II — where EBP is gearing up to scale genome sequencing 10× faster than ever before! 🌍✨

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Sep 3

📷️ (1) crisinho (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/265348158)
(2) Victor Raimilla (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/46684002)

@galaxyproject.bsky.social
##UseGalaxy (4/4)

Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)

Darwin's Frog in May 2020 by Victor Raimilla. Encontrada en el borde del camino, PN Queulat

www.inaturalist.org

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🧬 The genome was sequenced and assembled at the Vertebrate Genome Lab, with assembly done on Galaxy, and annotation done by NCBI. Data available on NCBI's RefSeq: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCF_050947455.1/ (3/4)

Rhinoderma darwinii genome assembly aRhiDar2.hap1

- Rhinoderma darwinii

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Sep 3

Conservation of Nature. Special thanks to our collaborators Lucas Vicuña, Anibal Velasco, and Claudio Azat for helping us bolster conservation efforts! (2/4)

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Sep 3

🐸 We are thrilled to announce an annotated genome assembly for the Darwin's frog (Rhinoderma darwinii), first described by Charles Darwin during his voyage on HMS Beagle on a trip to Chile. R. darwinii is currently classified as an endangered species by the International Union for (1/4)

Image of a Darwin's frog by crisinho (CC-BY-NC iNaturalist)

Image of a Darwin's frog by Victor Raimilla (CC-BY-NC iNaturalist)

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Due to the high volume of abstracts we received, decisions will be sent out in early September. Thank you to those who submitted - we look forward to reviewing your work!

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 The VGP in-person conference is fast approaching! Early bird pricing ends August 31st, so book your tickets ASAP! www.eventbrite.com/e/vertebrate...

Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) In-Person Conference 2025

Join us at the VGP In-Person Conference 2025 to dive deep into the world of vertebrate genomes with top researchers and experts!

www.eventbrite.com

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 22

📷️ (1) David Cook Wildlife Photography (https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/5220)
(2) Ben Zerante (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38379920)

@galaxyproject.bsky.social‬
##UseGalaxy (3/3)

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)

Hoatzin from Garzacoha, Ecuador on March 25, 2019 by Ben Zerante

www.inaturalist.org

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 22

🧬 The genome was sequenced and assembled at the Vertebrate Genome Lab, with assembly done on Galaxy, and annotation done by NCBI. Data available on NCBI's RefSeq: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCF_030867145.1/ (2/3)

Opisthocomus hoazin genome assembly bOpiHoa1.hap1

- Opisthocomus hoazin

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 22

🪽 We are excited to announce an annotated genome assembly for the hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and the Orinoco basins in South America. Special thanks to our collaborator Andrew Crawford! (1/3)

from David Cook Wildlife Photography via iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

from Ben Zerante via iNaturalist (CC BY-NC-ND)

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · Aug 20

🦜✨ What can unraveling songbird genomes tell us about human speech and vocal learning in other species?
Erich Jarvis, visionary and head of the Vertebrate Genomes Project, explains how genome comparisons reveal insights about vocal learners. 🗣️✨
🧬 Tune in 👉 bit.ly/3Jv9C5f
@erichjarvis.bsky.social

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Galaxy Project @galaxyproject.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎉 Galaxy has passed 21,000 citations on Google Scholar!
A huge thank you to the global community of researchers who use and advance Galaxy for open, reproducible science.

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · Aug 11

🧬 NEW Chromosome-level genome assembly for the South African Nguni Sheep 🐑
The African BioGenome Project 🌍 is a groundbreaking initiative advancing African-led genomics innovation across the continent.
👉 Read the article here: bit.ly/4mlUC8n
👉 Follow for more insights linktr.ee/earthbiogenomeproject

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 One week left to submit an abstract for a talk or poster! Submissions are due by Friday, August 15th. Decisions will be sent out by Friday, August 22nd.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Vertebrate Genomes Project @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1093/bioinformatics/btaf416
💻️ rdeval code: https://github.com/vgl-hub/rdeval (3/3)

GitHub - vgl-hub/rdeval: Multithreaded read analysis

Multithreaded read analysis. Contribute to vgl-hub/rdeval development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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