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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · 2d

📢 Introducing our new DNA extraction video on Your Genome 📢

We are excited to share the first in a series of new animated videos on Your Genome, explaining genomics topics. Our first explains DNA extraction.

📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://cstu.io/243bc0

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · 29d

Last week we joined Hills Road Sixth Form college for their EPQ Stimulus Day, alongside colleagues from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

The event gave Year 12 students a chance to explore exciting ideas for their #EPQ. It was fantastic to see the students’ curiosity and enthusiasm.

#Genomics

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Sep 9

🆕 Mastering Micropipetting is an engaging activity that helps learners develop essential lab skills by practicing accurate and precise pipetting techniques.

👩‍🏫 Ideal for young people and educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 9+
🕒 Estimated duration: 30-45 minutes
🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/d1d11f

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jul 30

Staff Scientist Katie Bellis and Postdoctoral Fellow Róisín Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social joined us to explore the concept of the microbiome.

Watch the full video: cstu.io/aeadd9

#genomics #science #microbiome #nasalmicrobiome

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jul 3

A brilliant opportunity for six Year 12 students, who live in travelling distance from the Wellcome Genome Campus, in Cambridgeshire, to join our Human Genetics team! 🧪🧬🔬

Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Jul 3

📣 We have a #WorkExperience opportunity for six Year 12 students to join our Human Genetics team at the
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social!

This will be an immersive opportunity to join both our wet- and dry-lab teams.

📅 21- 25 July 2025
⏰ Apply by 9am on 10 July
🔗 cstu.io/0d184e

#EduSky #SciTeachUK

Work experience opportunity with the Human Genetics team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Apply by 15 July 2025.

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jul 2

@sangerinstitute.bsky.social @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jul 2

🔍 Why do people trust science? Or Mistrust it? And, why does that matter?

From MMR myths, to dire wolves, AI, and dodgy data, this #GenomicsLite session explores how scientists build trust.

🎥 Watch: https://cstu.io/ac2b30

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Petra Korlević @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · Jun 25

why not get to doodle some bugs yourselves this #InsectWeek with a silly #SciArt tutorial available on @yourgenome.org youtube!

youtube screenshot showing a white table with a black pen, a green orange and blue watercolor pen, a grey pencil and a softy eraser tot he left, in the middle are my hands and three sketches of insects, a dragonfly, a beetle with one side wings spread, and an ant, in all 3 the head is colored orange, the thorax and limbs in green, and the abdomen in blue, to the right there is the snout of a mosquito mask.

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Jun 24

🛩️We loved meeting lots of people at @IWMDuxford to show that #genomics is for everyone!

We shared the exciting science happening at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social and our @yourgenome.org careers resources, highlighting the variety of people and roles available in genomics. 🧬

Alannah King @dralannah.bsky.social · Jun 24

What do the BIOSCAN project and the Duxford Imperial War Museum have in common? They are both interested in things that fly! ✈️ 🐝

It was amazing to be at the Duxford Air Show with @engagewcs.bsky.social to discuss how the BIOSCAN project uses DNA barcoding to study flying insects in the UK 🧬

Wellcome Genome Campus volunteers standing proudly with their green gazebo at the Duxford Air Show. The gazebo has "Genomics is for everyone" written on it.

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jun 12

🆕 Get creative and dive into the fascinating world of microbes with our Construct a Bug activity!

👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 11+
🕒 Estimated duration: 30 minutes

🌐 Start exploring: cstu.io/de3acb

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jun 10

🆕 In our Sneeze Zone activity, learners will investigate how germs spread through the air.

🧪 A fun and memorable way to explore biology & public health!
👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people & educators
🧒 Suitable for: ages 7+

🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/47ca6f

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jun 5

🆕 What does your ultimate #microbe look like? With our Microbe Maker activity, learners can create a brand-new microorganism!

👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and #educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 7+
🕒 Est duration: 30 minutes
🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/18f3bf

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jun 4

🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite explores: What is the #microbiome?

Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social ute.bsky.social staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies!

📅 Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST

🔗 Click 'notify me': cstu.io/c58138

#EduSky#ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jun 3

🆕 Are you supporting young people with biology revision this spring? Your Genome is the perfect place to start. Discover all about key structures and organelles within the human cell with our fun 'Cell Snap' activities!

🔗 cstu.io/374f2c

#SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Apr 16

🔬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?

Join #GenomicsLite on YouTube to hear from researchers at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social about how #bacteria evolve to resist #antibiotics.

📅 Thurs 24 April | 3PM BST

🔗 cstu.io/defe21

#STEM #ChatBiology #EduSky #biology #MicroBiology #SciTeachUK🧪🧬

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · Apr 15

Have you spotted your first bumblebee or seen any frogspawn? Then we want to hear from you!

We need your records of 10 signs of spring across the UK. Find out more and take part: www.rsb.org.uk/signs-of-spring-survey

#CitizenScienceMonth #SignsOfSpring

Signs of Spring Survey

The Royal Society of Biology is working in partnership with the Field Studies Council to bring you the Signs of Spring survey 2025. Signs of Spring is a survey asking members of the public to record t...

www.rsb.org.uk

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Apr 3

🥈 We’ve won a Silver #YouTube Creator Award! 🥈

A HUGE thank you to our amazing 300K+ subscribers— this wouldn’t be possible without you! 🎉

Not subscribed yet? Join us to explore the world of #DNA, #genes & #genomes! 🧬

🔗 Subscribe: youtube.com/@yourgenome

#EduSky @sangerinstitute.bsky.social 🧪🔬

A group photo of the Your Genome team, holding their silver YouTube creators award

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our free online #CPD course goes live on Monday! 🧪🧬🔬

Accredited by the @royalsocbio.bsky.social, and developed in collaboration with @embl.org @ebi.embl.org, this course explores approaches for teaching #genomics.

🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/3Qw6eX6

#SciTeachUK #EduSky @chatbiology.bsky.social #science

Online course - Genomics for Educators.

Live from Monday 7 April

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Mar 26

🥳 We're thrilled to announce that our @sangerinstitute.bsky.social virtual #WorkExperience course has been shortlisted for #STEM Initiative of the Year at the
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social #Science and #Technology Awards!

🔗 Read about its impact: cstu.io/66ad7b

#SciTechAwards #genomics #EduSky 🧪🔬🧬

Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

2025 Finalist

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Mar 19

🧬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 #𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Ever wondered how cells turn #DNA instructions into action? Or how #𝗔𝗜 is helping us understand these processes?

Join our #Genomics Lite session, with experts from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social.

📅 Thurs 27 March | 3PM GMT

🔗 cstu.io/c6688d

#STEM #ChatBiology #EduSky 🧪🔬

What is gene expression?

27 March 3pm
Genomics Lite

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Mar 12

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀? 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆! ❓

It's #BSW25, so let's unravel #genomics mysteries on... What is? Wednesday!

What is a #DNA mutation?
What are somatic #mutations?
What are #autoimmune conditions?
What is a #vector?
What is #metagenomics?

▶️Find out: cstu.io/da2307

What is? Wednesday

We're answering genomics questions this British Science Week!

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Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Jan 23

Our free virtual #WorkExperience course with the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social helps 14-18 year olds to discover what it's really like to work in #genomics, #science and #data.

🔗 sanger.springpod.com

#ITeachBio #SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology #STEM #Careers #CareersInSTEM #STEAM #Biology🧪🧬🔬

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jan 16

🥳 We’ve reached an incredible milestone – 300K subscribers on #YouTube! 🥳

A huge thank you to our amazing community for your support.

If you haven’t joined us yet, subscribe to explore fascinating insights into #DNA, #genes & #genomes!

🔗 cstu.io/1ff2e4

#ITeachBio #SciTeachUK #EduSky 🧪🧬

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Jan 15

A fantastic opportunity for young people on our Campus!

#SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology #ITeachBio 🧪🧬

Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society @engagewcs.bsky.social · Jan 15

📣 We have a unique opportunity for Year 10 and Year 11 students to join us for an Insight Day at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social!📣

📆 Tue 8 April and Wed 9 April 2025
⏱️ The deadline for applications is 24 Feb

🔗 Find out more: cstu.io/174b3e

#genomics #ITeachBio #education #science #WorkExperience 🧬🧪

Genomic Futures Insight Day
For year 10 and year 11 students at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Tuesday 8 April and Wednesday 9 April 2025

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Your Genome @yourgenome.org · Dec 17

Hello Bluesky community! 👋

Your Genome is the go-to hub of #genetics and #genomics information, with interactive and practical resources, produced by @engagewcs.bsky.social and the Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

Follow us to discover new resources!🧬

www.yourgenome.org

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