DIPLOMICS
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The Distributed Platform in Omics (DIPLOMICS), is a research infrastructure program funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and hosted by the Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) in Cape Town.
A forgotten Petri dish. A curious mind.
And a mould that changed the course of medicine.
Penicillin reminds us that some of science’s greatest advances start with accidents, and a willingness to look closer.
#ScienceOfDiscovery #Omics
And a mould that changed the course of medicine.
Penicillin reminds us that some of science’s greatest advances start with accidents, and a willingness to look closer.
#ScienceOfDiscovery #Omics
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A forgotten Petri dish. A curious mind.
And a mould that changed the course of medicine.
Penicillin reminds us that some of science’s greatest advances start with accidents, and a willingness to look closer.
#ScienceOfDiscovery #Omics
And a mould that changed the course of medicine.
Penicillin reminds us that some of science’s greatest advances start with accidents, and a willingness to look closer.
#ScienceOfDiscovery #Omics
The Bajau of Southeast Asia, or the “Sea Nomads,” have lived for centuries with the ocean at the centre of their lives. In 2018, a study revealed that the Bajau carry genetic adaptations linked to enlarged spleens, an advantage that helps them store and release more oxygen-rich blood during dives.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The Bajau of Southeast Asia, or the “Sea Nomads,” have lived for centuries with the ocean at the centre of their lives. In 2018, a study revealed that the Bajau carry genetic adaptations linked to enlarged spleens, an advantage that helps them store and release more oxygen-rich blood during dives.
Some people attract mosquito's due to their DNA & the proteins mozzies use to detect human scent. Genomics shows why some emit more appealing odours, while proteomics helps study mosquito behaviour. African researchers use these insights to improve malaria prevention and repellents #SADCMalariaDay
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Some people attract mosquito's due to their DNA & the proteins mozzies use to detect human scent. Genomics shows why some emit more appealing odours, while proteomics helps study mosquito behaviour. African researchers use these insights to improve malaria prevention and repellents #SADCMalariaDay
The Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) genome has officially been published in Nature Scientific Data! A proud moment for South African science, proof that world-class genomics is thriving right here at home.
Read the full publication: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Spekboom #CenGen #1KSA #Genomics
Read the full publication: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Spekboom #CenGen #1KSA #Genomics
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) genome has officially been published in Nature Scientific Data! A proud moment for South African science, proof that world-class genomics is thriving right here at home.
Read the full publication: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Spekboom #CenGen #1KSA #Genomics
Read the full publication: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#Spekboom #CenGen #1KSA #Genomics
DIPLOMICS hosted IkamvaYouth learners for a science session, where students extracted DNA from strawberries and explored genomics applications in understanding the living world. Our collaboration with IkamvaYouth, turns theory into experience, inspiring students to envision careers in science.
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
DIPLOMICS hosted IkamvaYouth learners for a science session, where students extracted DNA from strawberries and explored genomics applications in understanding the living world. Our collaboration with IkamvaYouth, turns theory into experience, inspiring students to envision careers in science.
South Africa is home to incredible wildlife, yet many species aren't represented in global genomic datasets, risking our understanding of biodiversity. The 1KSA Project is sequencing 1,000 South African genomes. Every animal's DNA tells a story, and 1KSA ensures these stories are heard.
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
South Africa is home to incredible wildlife, yet many species aren't represented in global genomic datasets, risking our understanding of biodiversity. The 1KSA Project is sequencing 1,000 South African genomes. Every animal's DNA tells a story, and 1KSA ensures these stories are heard.
The IMBM/UWC-SCGP held its second annual ONT DNA/RNA Sequencing Training Workshop, providing seven participants with hands-on experience in ONT library preparation and sequencing. Participants extracted DNA, prepared libraries, sequenced on the Mk1C platform, and assembled 23 bacterial genomes.
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The IMBM/UWC-SCGP held its second annual ONT DNA/RNA Sequencing Training Workshop, providing seven participants with hands-on experience in ONT library preparation and sequencing. Participants extracted DNA, prepared libraries, sequenced on the Mk1C platform, and assembled 23 bacterial genomes.
Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of nature. Starting her research in 1960 at Gombe Stream, Tanzania, under Louis Leakey, she made groundbreaking discoveries. Her legacy lives on in the scientific advancements and generations she inspired to protect Earth's life.
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of nature. Starting her research in 1960 at Gombe Stream, Tanzania, under Louis Leakey, she made groundbreaking discoveries. Her legacy lives on in the scientific advancements and generations she inspired to protect Earth's life.
The deep sea is stranger than science fiction.
And genomics is the flashlight that’s finally showing us what lives there.
From microbes that eat metal to DNA traces of creatures we’ve never seen, ocean genomics is revealing Earth’s last great mystery.
#OceanGenomics #Biodiversity #Genomics
And genomics is the flashlight that’s finally showing us what lives there.
From microbes that eat metal to DNA traces of creatures we’ve never seen, ocean genomics is revealing Earth’s last great mystery.
#OceanGenomics #Biodiversity #Genomics
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The deep sea is stranger than science fiction.
And genomics is the flashlight that’s finally showing us what lives there.
From microbes that eat metal to DNA traces of creatures we’ve never seen, ocean genomics is revealing Earth’s last great mystery.
#OceanGenomics #Biodiversity #Genomics
And genomics is the flashlight that’s finally showing us what lives there.
From microbes that eat metal to DNA traces of creatures we’ve never seen, ocean genomics is revealing Earth’s last great mystery.
#OceanGenomics #Biodiversity #Genomics
Today we celebrate Heritage Day.
In science, heritage isn’t only about culture. It’s also about the data that represents who we are. At DIPLOMICS, we believe South African science must reflect South African heritage.
Because accurate science begins with accurate representation.
#HeritageDay
In science, heritage isn’t only about culture. It’s also about the data that represents who we are. At DIPLOMICS, we believe South African science must reflect South African heritage.
Because accurate science begins with accurate representation.
#HeritageDay
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today we celebrate Heritage Day.
In science, heritage isn’t only about culture. It’s also about the data that represents who we are. At DIPLOMICS, we believe South African science must reflect South African heritage.
Because accurate science begins with accurate representation.
#HeritageDay
In science, heritage isn’t only about culture. It’s also about the data that represents who we are. At DIPLOMICS, we believe South African science must reflect South African heritage.
Because accurate science begins with accurate representation.
#HeritageDay
Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day, highlighting the vital role of science in saving lives. Omics research is changing our understanding of breast cancer by uncovering mutations, mapping tumour evolution, and identifying biomarkers for early detection and treatment. #CancerResearch #DIPLOMICS
August 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day, highlighting the vital role of science in saving lives. Omics research is changing our understanding of breast cancer by uncovering mutations, mapping tumour evolution, and identifying biomarkers for early detection and treatment. #CancerResearch #DIPLOMICS
Today we celebrate the women who are leading breakthroughs in omics science, driving discovery, mentoring the next generation, and shaping a more inclusive future for research in South Africa and beyond. From the lab bench to the data pipeline - here’s to the women in science #WomensDay
August 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today we celebrate the women who are leading breakthroughs in omics science, driving discovery, mentoring the next generation, and shaping a more inclusive future for research in South Africa and beyond. From the lab bench to the data pipeline - here’s to the women in science #WomensDay
Some organisms seem to defy biology itself. They live without haemoglobin. They freeze and survive. They’ve outlived empires and evolved tricks we’re only beginning to understand. These are three of the most extreme genomes on Earth, and they’re rewriting the rules of life.
#ExtremeGenomes
#ExtremeGenomes
August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Some organisms seem to defy biology itself. They live without haemoglobin. They freeze and survive. They’ve outlived empires and evolved tricks we’re only beginning to understand. These are three of the most extreme genomes on Earth, and they’re rewriting the rules of life.
#ExtremeGenomes
#ExtremeGenomes
Not all facts in science are common knowledge.
Some make you sit up, pause… and pull on the thread.
These lesser-known truths from the world of omics won’t just surprise you, they might just change how you see life on Earth.
#DIPLOMICS #OmicsScience #MolecularBiology #ScientificCuriosity
Some make you sit up, pause… and pull on the thread.
These lesser-known truths from the world of omics won’t just surprise you, they might just change how you see life on Earth.
#DIPLOMICS #OmicsScience #MolecularBiology #ScientificCuriosity
August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Not all facts in science are common knowledge.
Some make you sit up, pause… and pull on the thread.
These lesser-known truths from the world of omics won’t just surprise you, they might just change how you see life on Earth.
#DIPLOMICS #OmicsScience #MolecularBiology #ScientificCuriosity
Some make you sit up, pause… and pull on the thread.
These lesser-known truths from the world of omics won’t just surprise you, they might just change how you see life on Earth.
#DIPLOMICS #OmicsScience #MolecularBiology #ScientificCuriosity
DIPLOMICS is proud to be part of the @AfricaBP's work highlighted in the new npj Biodiversity paper! Our collaboration is helping to unlock the African bioeconomy and strengthen biodiversity conservation through genomics and bioinformatics. #Genomics #Biodiversity
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Unlocking the African bioeconomy and strengthening biodiversity conservation through genomics and bioinformatics - npj Biodiversity
npj Biodiversity - Unlocking the African bioeconomy and strengthening biodiversity conservation through genomics and bioinformatics
www.nature.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
DIPLOMICS is proud to be part of the @AfricaBP's work highlighted in the new npj Biodiversity paper! Our collaboration is helping to unlock the African bioeconomy and strengthen biodiversity conservation through genomics and bioinformatics. #Genomics #Biodiversity
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
It’s true, humans share around 60% of their DNA with bananas. That doesn’t mean we’re fruit, but it does show how all life on Earth is genetically connected.
At DIPLOMICS, we explore these shared codes to unlock discoveries across species, from plants to people.
#GenomicsTrivia #DIPLOMICS
At DIPLOMICS, we explore these shared codes to unlock discoveries across species, from plants to people.
#GenomicsTrivia #DIPLOMICS
July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It’s true, humans share around 60% of their DNA with bananas. That doesn’t mean we’re fruit, but it does show how all life on Earth is genetically connected.
At DIPLOMICS, we explore these shared codes to unlock discoveries across species, from plants to people.
#GenomicsTrivia #DIPLOMICS
At DIPLOMICS, we explore these shared codes to unlock discoveries across species, from plants to people.
#GenomicsTrivia #DIPLOMICS
The 5th annual beginner bioinformatics workshop by UFS-NGS, supported by DIPLOMICS, helped aspiring researchers learn genomic data analysis over three days. Participants explored next-generation sequencing to tackle significant scientific questions. Watch highlights here: youtu.be/mlnqDgintFE
July 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The 5th annual beginner bioinformatics workshop by UFS-NGS, supported by DIPLOMICS, helped aspiring researchers learn genomic data analysis over three days. Participants explored next-generation sequencing to tackle significant scientific questions. Watch highlights here: youtu.be/mlnqDgintFE
Today, we celebrate World Shark Day. Despite their 400-million-year history, many face threats from overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change. At DIPLOMICS, we're contributing to their protection through the 1KSA project by sequencing the Smooth hammerhead shark's genome.
July 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today, we celebrate World Shark Day. Despite their 400-million-year history, many face threats from overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change. At DIPLOMICS, we're contributing to their protection through the 1KSA project by sequencing the Smooth hammerhead shark's genome.
What happens when AI meets DNA?
Machine learning is changing how scientists interpret vast biological datasets. Here's how it's helping decode genomes, predict disease risk, and uncover patterns no human could spot.
#MachineLearning #Bioinformatics #AIinScience #GenomicsTools
Machine learning is changing how scientists interpret vast biological datasets. Here's how it's helping decode genomes, predict disease risk, and uncover patterns no human could spot.
#MachineLearning #Bioinformatics #AIinScience #GenomicsTools
July 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What happens when AI meets DNA?
Machine learning is changing how scientists interpret vast biological datasets. Here's how it's helping decode genomes, predict disease risk, and uncover patterns no human could spot.
#MachineLearning #Bioinformatics #AIinScience #GenomicsTools
Machine learning is changing how scientists interpret vast biological datasets. Here's how it's helping decode genomes, predict disease risk, and uncover patterns no human could spot.
#MachineLearning #Bioinformatics #AIinScience #GenomicsTools
What if your DNA held clues about how long you’ll live?
Genomics is revealing fascinating links between our genes and how we age, but it’s not the whole story. Here’s what science can (and can’t) tell you about your future.
#LongevityScience #Genomics #PersonalisedMedicine #OmicsHealth #DIPLOMICS
Genomics is revealing fascinating links between our genes and how we age, but it’s not the whole story. Here’s what science can (and can’t) tell you about your future.
#LongevityScience #Genomics #PersonalisedMedicine #OmicsHealth #DIPLOMICS
July 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What if your DNA held clues about how long you’ll live?
Genomics is revealing fascinating links between our genes and how we age, but it’s not the whole story. Here’s what science can (and can’t) tell you about your future.
#LongevityScience #Genomics #PersonalisedMedicine #OmicsHealth #DIPLOMICS
Genomics is revealing fascinating links between our genes and how we age, but it’s not the whole story. Here’s what science can (and can’t) tell you about your future.
#LongevityScience #Genomics #PersonalisedMedicine #OmicsHealth #DIPLOMICS
Today’s students are tomorrow’s scientists, innovators, and changemakers.
On Youth Day, we honour South Africa’s young people, and recommit to providing them with access to the training, mentorship and tools they need to lead the future of science.
#YouthDay #FutureScientists #ScienceEducation
On Youth Day, we honour South Africa’s young people, and recommit to providing them with access to the training, mentorship and tools they need to lead the future of science.
#YouthDay #FutureScientists #ScienceEducation
June 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today’s students are tomorrow’s scientists, innovators, and changemakers.
On Youth Day, we honour South Africa’s young people, and recommit to providing them with access to the training, mentorship and tools they need to lead the future of science.
#YouthDay #FutureScientists #ScienceEducation
On Youth Day, we honour South Africa’s young people, and recommit to providing them with access to the training, mentorship and tools they need to lead the future of science.
#YouthDay #FutureScientists #ScienceEducation
A single donation can save up to three lives. This World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate the Innovations in Omics are redefining transfusion safety, helping us detect pathogens earlier and monitor blood product integrity more effectively than ever before.
#WorldBloodDonorDay #ScienceOfBlood
#WorldBloodDonorDay #ScienceOfBlood
June 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A single donation can save up to three lives. This World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate the Innovations in Omics are redefining transfusion safety, helping us detect pathogens earlier and monitor blood product integrity more effectively than ever before.
#WorldBloodDonorDay #ScienceOfBlood
#WorldBloodDonorDay #ScienceOfBlood
South Africa’s coastlines are home to some of the most unique marine life on Earth, and we’re only just beginning to understand it at a genetic level. This World Oceans Day, we’re spotlighting a few of the marine species that have been sequenced by the 1KSA Project.
#WorldOceansDay #1KSA
#WorldOceansDay #1KSA
June 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
South Africa’s coastlines are home to some of the most unique marine life on Earth, and we’re only just beginning to understand it at a genetic level. This World Oceans Day, we’re spotlighting a few of the marine species that have been sequenced by the 1KSA Project.
#WorldOceansDay #1KSA
#WorldOceansDay #1KSA
From biodiversity loss to pollution and climate change, the environmental challenges we face are complex. But so is the science that helps us respond.
On this World Environment Day, we look at how Omics science is giving us powerful tools to study, and protect, our planet.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
On this World Environment Day, we look at how Omics science is giving us powerful tools to study, and protect, our planet.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
June 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
From biodiversity loss to pollution and climate change, the environmental challenges we face are complex. But so is the science that helps us respond.
On this World Environment Day, we look at how Omics science is giving us powerful tools to study, and protect, our planet.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
On this World Environment Day, we look at how Omics science is giving us powerful tools to study, and protect, our planet.
#WorldEnvironmentDay
On 15 May 2025, we hosted the inaugural 1KSA Symposium, featuring presentations and discussions on the 1KSA biodiversity genomics initiative. If you missed it, watch all the sessions and highlights on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis.... Explore the science and discover 1KSA.
May 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On 15 May 2025, we hosted the inaugural 1KSA Symposium, featuring presentations and discussions on the 1KSA biodiversity genomics initiative. If you missed it, watch all the sessions and highlights on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis.... Explore the science and discover 1KSA.