Genetics Society UK
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The Genetics Society was founded by William Bateson & Edith Rebecca Saunders in 1919 & is one of the oldest learned societies devoted to Genetics in the world.
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Join us for an extraordinary evening with Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo!
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo!
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
October 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo!
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
Prof Pääbo will present a FREE public talk titled “Of Neanderthals and Denisovans, and how they live on in many of us” at the @crick.ac.uk.
Register here: genetics.org.uk/events/of-ne...
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🎆 Join us for an unmissable finale to 2025! 🎆 We're thrilled to bring our #cilia & #centrosome community together 25/11/2025 15:00-17:45 GMT! Our 53rd @bscb-official.bsky.social @gensocuk.bsky.social @ukcilianetwork.bsky.social e-symposium schedule is live: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bscb-genso... /1
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎆 Join us for an unmissable finale to 2025! 🎆 We're thrilled to bring our #cilia & #centrosome community together 25/11/2025 15:00-17:45 GMT! Our 53rd @bscb-official.bsky.social @gensocuk.bsky.social @ukcilianetwork.bsky.social e-symposium schedule is live: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bscb-genso... /1
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🎙️ Have you discovered the Heredity Podcast?
👂 Hear about the latest genetics research straight from the authors
📚 Archive: www.nature.com/hdy/podcast
@gensocuk.bsky.social
👂 Hear about the latest genetics research straight from the authors
📚 Archive: www.nature.com/hdy/podcast
@gensocuk.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🎙️ Have you discovered the Heredity Podcast?
👂 Hear about the latest genetics research straight from the authors
📚 Archive: www.nature.com/hdy/podcast
@gensocuk.bsky.social
👂 Hear about the latest genetics research straight from the authors
📚 Archive: www.nature.com/hdy/podcast
@gensocuk.bsky.social
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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.
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...
genetics.org.uk/events/ancie...
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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.
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🎙️ 📻 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.
@ncstate.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
Episode:
shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...
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.
@ncstate.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
Episode:
shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...
September 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🎙️ 📻 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.
@ncstate.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
Episode:
shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...
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.
@ncstate.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
Episode:
shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...
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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
By Fort et al.
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/gd352742
#cancer #gastrointestinal #lung #transcriptionfactor #tumorigenesis #RAS/MEK #signaling #lineage #plasticity #cancertherapy
September 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
By Fort et al.
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/gd352742
#cancer #gastrointestinal #lung #transcriptionfactor #tumorigenesis #RAS/MEK #signaling #lineage #plasticity #cancertherapy
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/...
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/...
September 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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/...
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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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/...
September 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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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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.
August 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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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Just arrived in Newcastle for the @gensocuk.bsky.social summer studentship workshop, looking forward to interesting science from early-career researchers #genetics
September 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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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🎤 🦎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...
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...
August 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🎤 🦎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...
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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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
BSCB GenSoc UK Cilia and Centrosome Network e-Symposia Series
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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...
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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
@gensocuk.bsky.social @eseb.bsky.social @eseb2025.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
@gensocuk.bsky.social @eseb.bsky.social @eseb2025.bsky.social
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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/...
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
August 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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/...
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
August 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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/...
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/...
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...
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
August 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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...
Application deadline: 12 September!
genetics.org.uk/committee-va...
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/...
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
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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/...
Expect outrageous fun and unexpected #genetics facts!
Get your tickets now:
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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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/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
July 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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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/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
July 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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/...
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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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
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@mdpointer.bsky.social
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
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@mdpointer.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@mdpointer.bsky.social
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
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@mdpointer.bsky.social
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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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...
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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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
BSCB GenSoc UK Cilia and Centrosome Network e-Symposia Series
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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...
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/...
📅 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
July 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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/...
📅 12th August
📍 The Stand 2
www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Well done everyone! We are very happy to support the @iamscientists.bsky.social project!
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🚀
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🚀
July 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Well done everyone! We are very happy to support the @iamscientists.bsky.social project!
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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
🗓️ 1 Sept, every Monday for 6 weeks
Enjoy flexible, tailored & in-depth learning! Plus, discount for BSI members: https://bit.ly/3TQ7Uxt
July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
🗓️ 1 Sept, every Monday for 6 weeks
Enjoy flexible, tailored & in-depth learning! Plus, discount for BSI members: https://bit.ly/3TQ7Uxt