Using this methodology, they recovered both known and many novel QTLs for color and height, opening up new breeding targets.

This study represents a blueprint for high-throughput genetics studies, with the entire methodology as well as all the raw data fully and conveniently available.

They used an innovative GWAS approach involving the construction of many traits as ratios of the imaging data and quantifying these traits using various summary statistics. They then optimized the GWAS for computational efficiency to facilitate mapping this large number of traits.

Paulien Hogeweg was Rob's supervisor during his MSc and PhD. She kicks off the meeting by reminiscing about Rob's beginnings:

"First students are special, especially those who become a lifelong colleague, successor, and now, fellow emeritus"

Today we celebrate over 40 years of research of Rob de Boer, chair Professor of Theoretical Biology.

Rob complemented his tremendous scientific career with a deep impact in multiple roles, as a dedicated teacher, an inspiring mentor, and a kind and generous colleague. Thank you, Rob!

📣 New article on the chimeric evolutionary origins of eukaryotic central carbon metabolism, by @santanamolina.bsky.social @tweethinking.bsky.social Berend Snel and @anja1.bsky.social
Now out in @natureecoevo.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#mevosky #microsky #archaeasky

Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics at the protest against the budget cuts on education.

This choice will cost - everyone - money in the long run.

#WOinActie #wanbeleid

#WOinActie

All the trains towards the protest against the budget cuts were full, so we’re taking a detour in this relatively empty train.

This plan will not save money. This plan will cost money. It will cost - EVERYONE - money.

#WOinActie

@woinactie.bsky.social

With a complex developmental program, eQTL mapping can be challenging, as changes in gene expression complicate interpretation. Check out this new paper in G3 by Bram van Eijnatten, Basten Snoek and collaborators from Wageningen University & Research, and see how we can improve detection of eQTLs!