Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦
@canadianbiogenome.bsky.social
The goal of the Canadian BioGenome Project is to produce high-quality reference genomes 🧬 for all Canadian species 🌎
Sequencing Canada's Biodiversity 🌿🦋🐍🧬🐢🦌🐸🌳🐿🐙🦈🦦
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/canadianbiogenome
Sequencing Canada's Biodiversity 🌿🦋🐍🧬🐢🦌🐸🌳🐿🐙🦈🦦
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/canadianbiogenome
🌱 Why sequence plant pest genomes? 🧬
Reference genomes are powerful tools for studying pest species, especially when larvae are hard to distinguish from harmless relatives.
🦋 ✨ This reference genome is the first and only available for this species!
#PlantHealth #Genomics #PestManagement
Reference genomes are powerful tools for studying pest species, especially when larvae are hard to distinguish from harmless relatives.
🦋 ✨ This reference genome is the first and only available for this species!
#PlantHealth #Genomics #PestManagement
August 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🌱 Why sequence plant pest genomes? 🧬
Reference genomes are powerful tools for studying pest species, especially when larvae are hard to distinguish from harmless relatives.
🦋 ✨ This reference genome is the first and only available for this species!
#PlantHealth #Genomics #PestManagement
Reference genomes are powerful tools for studying pest species, especially when larvae are hard to distinguish from harmless relatives.
🦋 ✨ This reference genome is the first and only available for this species!
#PlantHealth #Genomics #PestManagement
🇨🇦 🗺️ Map of distribution courtesy of All About Birds 🐦
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-c...
Are you studying the Ruby-crowned Kinglet 🐦, which has a breeding territory spanning across Canada 🇨🇦? How will this new genome 🧬 help advance your research?
#Birding #WildlifePhotography #RubyCrownedKinglet
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-c...
Are you studying the Ruby-crowned Kinglet 🐦, which has a breeding territory spanning across Canada 🇨🇦? How will this new genome 🧬 help advance your research?
#Birding #WildlifePhotography #RubyCrownedKinglet
August 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🇨🇦 🗺️ Map of distribution courtesy of All About Birds 🐦
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-c...
Are you studying the Ruby-crowned Kinglet 🐦, which has a breeding territory spanning across Canada 🇨🇦? How will this new genome 🧬 help advance your research?
#Birding #WildlifePhotography #RubyCrownedKinglet
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-c...
Are you studying the Ruby-crowned Kinglet 🐦, which has a breeding territory spanning across Canada 🇨🇦? How will this new genome 🧬 help advance your research?
#Birding #WildlifePhotography #RubyCrownedKinglet
🇨🇦 Another Canadian bird has a high-quality reference genome available, unlocking new insights into its biology, evolution, and conservation. 🐦✨
Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet — a tiny bundle of energy! It darts almost frantically through shrubs and trees, wings flicking nonstop — its signature move.
Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet — a tiny bundle of energy! It darts almost frantically through shrubs and trees, wings flicking nonstop — its signature move.
August 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🇨🇦 Another Canadian bird has a high-quality reference genome available, unlocking new insights into its biology, evolution, and conservation. 🐦✨
Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet — a tiny bundle of energy! It darts almost frantically through shrubs and trees, wings flicking nonstop — its signature move.
Meet the Ruby-crowned Kinglet — a tiny bundle of energy! It darts almost frantically through shrubs and trees, wings flicking nonstop — its signature move.
🎣 Reference genome now available for this bait-fishing bird!
The Green Heron is one of the few birds known to use tools, luring fish with bait like bread, insects, or feathers. 🐟💡
🇨🇦 🧬 We hope this genome helps uncover more secrets of this clever species!
The Green Heron is one of the few birds known to use tools, luring fish with bait like bread, insects, or feathers. 🐟💡
🇨🇦 🧬 We hope this genome helps uncover more secrets of this clever species!
August 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🎣 Reference genome now available for this bait-fishing bird!
The Green Heron is one of the few birds known to use tools, luring fish with bait like bread, insects, or feathers. 🐟💡
🇨🇦 🧬 We hope this genome helps uncover more secrets of this clever species!
The Green Heron is one of the few birds known to use tools, luring fish with bait like bread, insects, or feathers. 🐟💡
🇨🇦 🧬 We hope this genome helps uncover more secrets of this clever species!
🇨🇦 Will you be fishing for answers in the genome assembly of Arctic grayling?
This genome helps illuminate the biology, ecology, and cultural significance of a species tied closely to northern freshwater ecosystems.
This genome helps illuminate the biology, ecology, and cultural significance of a species tied closely to northern freshwater ecosystems.
July 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🇨🇦 Will you be fishing for answers in the genome assembly of Arctic grayling?
This genome helps illuminate the biology, ecology, and cultural significance of a species tied closely to northern freshwater ecosystems.
This genome helps illuminate the biology, ecology, and cultural significance of a species tied closely to northern freshwater ecosystems.
🇨🇦 (3/3) ❄️ 🧬 🔬 Thanks to our funders @genomebc.bsky.social, we’re revealing hidden Arctic biodiversity through cutting-edge genomics. From icy coasts to tundra blooms, every genome tells a story worth protecting. ❄️🧬
June 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🇨🇦 (3/3) ❄️ 🧬 🔬 Thanks to our funders @genomebc.bsky.social, we’re revealing hidden Arctic biodiversity through cutting-edge genomics. From icy coasts to tundra blooms, every genome tells a story worth protecting. ❄️🧬
🇨🇦 (2/3) ❄️ 🧬 There’s so much to learn from Arctic plants — their unique adaptations, like flexible membranes and cryoprotective compounds, help them survive extreme freeze–thaw cycles and could inspire future innovations in medicine and biotechnology. ❄️🧬
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
June 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🇨🇦 (2/3) ❄️ 🧬 There’s so much to learn from Arctic plants — their unique adaptations, like flexible membranes and cryoprotective compounds, help them survive extreme freeze–thaw cycles and could inspire future innovations in medicine and biotechnology. ❄️🧬
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
#ArcticPlants #Adaptation #Cryoprotection
🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🇨🇦 (1/3) ❄️ Why genome sequence the Arctic? To safeguard biodiversity.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
🧬 Canada understands the critical importance of Arctic biodiversity—and thanks to the support of our outstanding funders, we're already sequencing some of the most difficult-to-access species from these fragile northern ecosystems.
(2/2) 🇨🇦 A big thank you to our Canadian funders! Your support powers our research across the country and helps keep Canada at the forefront of global genomics innovation. 🧬🍁 We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
June 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
(2/2) 🇨🇦 A big thank you to our Canadian funders! Your support powers our research across the country and helps keep Canada at the forefront of global genomics innovation. 🧬🍁 We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
(1/2) 🇨🇦 🧬 Strong genes = strong seas!
Genetically diverse fish and shellfish are better equipped to fight off new diseases and adapt to rising temperatures. 🌡️🌊
This resilience helps keep our fisheries thriving for generations to come. 🎣🇨🇦
#Genomics #Fisheries #Sustainable
📸 image: Erlendur Bogason
Genetically diverse fish and shellfish are better equipped to fight off new diseases and adapt to rising temperatures. 🌡️🌊
This resilience helps keep our fisheries thriving for generations to come. 🎣🇨🇦
#Genomics #Fisheries #Sustainable
📸 image: Erlendur Bogason
June 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
(1/2) 🇨🇦 🧬 Strong genes = strong seas!
Genetically diverse fish and shellfish are better equipped to fight off new diseases and adapt to rising temperatures. 🌡️🌊
This resilience helps keep our fisheries thriving for generations to come. 🎣🇨🇦
#Genomics #Fisheries #Sustainable
📸 image: Erlendur Bogason
Genetically diverse fish and shellfish are better equipped to fight off new diseases and adapt to rising temperatures. 🌡️🌊
This resilience helps keep our fisheries thriving for generations to come. 🎣🇨🇦
#Genomics #Fisheries #Sustainable
📸 image: Erlendur Bogason
🇨🇦(2/2) Are you using a genome generated by the Canadian BioGenome Project to advance your research? Please let us know! We love hearing how reference genomes are furthering your research!
Thanks to our funders: @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
Thanks to our funders: @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
May 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🇨🇦(2/2) Are you using a genome generated by the Canadian BioGenome Project to advance your research? Please let us know! We love hearing how reference genomes are furthering your research!
Thanks to our funders: @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
Thanks to our funders: @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
🇨🇦 (1/2) Sea urchin genomics can reveal many insights into the development of vertebrates, the immune system, and other biological processes! And now genomic researchers have access to a newer more complete Reference Genome for the Green Sea Urchin!
May 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🇨🇦 (1/2) Sea urchin genomics can reveal many insights into the development of vertebrates, the immune system, and other biological processes! And now genomic researchers have access to a newer more complete Reference Genome for the Green Sea Urchin!
(3/3) 🇨🇦 This species of bee is very rare but you might still be able to spot it if you look closely and notice that distinctive notch in the stripe!
📸 credit Heather Holm
📸 credit Heather Holm
May 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
(3/3) 🇨🇦 This species of bee is very rare but you might still be able to spot it if you look closely and notice that distinctive notch in the stripe!
📸 credit Heather Holm
📸 credit Heather Holm
(2/3) 🇨🇦 "One out of every three mouthfuls of our food depends on #pollinators such as #bees. Crops that depend on pollination are five times more valuable than those that do not."
(@worldwildlife.org, read more: bit.ly/43pcLK8)
(@worldwildlife.org, read more: bit.ly/43pcLK8)
May 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
(2/3) 🇨🇦 "One out of every three mouthfuls of our food depends on #pollinators such as #bees. Crops that depend on pollination are five times more valuable than those that do not."
(@worldwildlife.org, read more: bit.ly/43pcLK8)
(@worldwildlife.org, read more: bit.ly/43pcLK8)
(1/3) 🇨🇦 Don't miss the #Buzz about #Canadian Bees! 🐝
This is the first #genome available for the entire #genus (which includes 28-30 #species of #bees)! These genomes are made possible thanks to our funders at @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
This is the first #genome available for the entire #genus (which includes 28-30 #species of #bees)! These genomes are made possible thanks to our funders at @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
May 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
(1/3) 🇨🇦 Don't miss the #Buzz about #Canadian Bees! 🐝
This is the first #genome available for the entire #genus (which includes 28-30 #species of #bees)! These genomes are made possible thanks to our funders at @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
This is the first #genome available for the entire #genus (which includes 28-30 #species of #bees)! These genomes are made possible thanks to our funders at @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
(2/2) 🇨🇦 The common #sunstar has awesome #regenerative capabilities and studying the #genomics of such rapid regeneration could lead to #medical innovation and discovery of new drugs. This work is made possible by @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
May 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
(2/2) 🇨🇦 The common #sunstar has awesome #regenerative capabilities and studying the #genomics of such rapid regeneration could lead to #medical innovation and discovery of new drugs. This work is made possible by @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
(1/2) 🇨🇦 Our Canadian coastline is the world's longest (over 240 thousand km)! #Canada is proud to have an immense diversity along the coastline and we have a responsibility to protect and preserve these fragile diverse #ecosystems. Continued research will protect these valued and crucial ecosystems.
May 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
(1/2) 🇨🇦 Our Canadian coastline is the world's longest (over 240 thousand km)! #Canada is proud to have an immense diversity along the coastline and we have a responsibility to protect and preserve these fragile diverse #ecosystems. Continued research will protect these valued and crucial ecosystems.
(2/2) 🇨🇦 Thanks to all of our funders @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta for supporting the generation of these genomes. We look forward to this reference #genome advancing #research and informing Map Turtle #conservation efforts soon.
April 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
(2/2) 🇨🇦 Thanks to all of our funders @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta for supporting the generation of these genomes. We look forward to this reference #genome advancing #research and informing Map Turtle #conservation efforts soon.
(1/2) 🇨🇦 To celebrate DNA Day, we introduce the Northern Map Turtle Reference #Genome! What will investigations using this reference genome tell us about turtle reproduction, longevity, or diseases? Will this genomic map unearth new wonders about the Northern Map Turtle? We certainly hope so! #DNAday
April 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
(1/2) 🇨🇦 To celebrate DNA Day, we introduce the Northern Map Turtle Reference #Genome! What will investigations using this reference genome tell us about turtle reproduction, longevity, or diseases? Will this genomic map unearth new wonders about the Northern Map Turtle? We certainly hope so! #DNAday
(3/3) 🇨🇦 The #Ferruginous #Hawk is the largest hawk species in North America, and can be mistaken for the Eagle due to its size. Range map provided by #Birds of the World (bit.ly/3RggBQl).
April 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
(3/3) 🇨🇦 The #Ferruginous #Hawk is the largest hawk species in North America, and can be mistaken for the Eagle due to its size. Range map provided by #Birds of the World (bit.ly/3RggBQl).
(2/3) 🇨🇦 From sample to sequence, we thank our hardworking team of #scientists and our funders @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta. We look forward to this reference #genome advancing #research into the evolution of this North American hawk!
April 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
(2/3) 🇨🇦 From sample to sequence, we thank our hardworking team of #scientists and our funders @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta. We look forward to this reference #genome advancing #research into the evolution of this North American hawk!
(1/3) 🇨🇦 Ferruginous #Hawks are strikingly pale and distinctive, you'll spot them flying high above or maybe perched on a lone tree, searching for rodents and small mammals to eat. Our samples are processed and assembled in Canada at one of CGen's three nodes. Stay tuned for more 🧬 reference genomes!
April 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
(1/3) 🇨🇦 Ferruginous #Hawks are strikingly pale and distinctive, you'll spot them flying high above or maybe perched on a lone tree, searching for rodents and small mammals to eat. Our samples are processed and assembled in Canada at one of CGen's three nodes. Stay tuned for more 🧬 reference genomes!
Happy Earth Day from the Canadian BioGenome Project! Our power, our planet. We are happy to know that these genomes are helping advance research aimed at preserving our awesome Canadian biodiversity.
April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Happy Earth Day from the Canadian BioGenome Project! Our power, our planet. We are happy to know that these genomes are helping advance research aimed at preserving our awesome Canadian biodiversity.
(3/3) 🇨🇦 Beluga whales are top predators in the marine food chain, and they are an important indicator of overall ecosystem health throughout their circumpolar distribution. They are also culturally important to all local communities. We hope this genome helps advance research and policies!
April 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
(3/3) 🇨🇦 Beluga whales are top predators in the marine food chain, and they are an important indicator of overall ecosystem health throughout their circumpolar distribution. They are also culturally important to all local communities. We hope this genome helps advance research and policies!
(2/3) 🇨🇦 This reference genome was initially generated as a part of 🧬 CGEn’s CanSeq150 program 🧬. The generation of these high-quality reference genomes 🧬 is supported by our funders, including @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta! 🧬
April 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
(2/3) 🇨🇦 This reference genome was initially generated as a part of 🧬 CGEn’s CanSeq150 program 🧬. The generation of these high-quality reference genomes 🧬 is supported by our funders, including @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta! 🧬