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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas
@ergabiodiv.bsky.social
We are an open biodiversity genomics community to generate reference quality genomes for all European species. #Genomes for #Biodiversity
https://www.erga-biodiversity.eu/ | https://linktr.ee/erga_biodiversity
🇩🇪💻 ERGA was present at the @elixir-europe.org #BioHackEU25 in Berlin last week!
Our Annotation & Data Analysis Committees worked on two projects:
- Benchmarking BUSCO genes for #phylogenomics
- Streamlining #FAIR metadata for genome annotations

#ERGA #community #bioinformatics #genomics
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
📸👋 Hello from Barcelona! #ERGA is very well represented at the II Congress of our partner @catbiogenoma.bsky.social
- the Catalan Initiative for the Earth BioGenome Project

@iec.cat @ebpgenome.bsky.social @bombarelya.bsky.social @rosafernandez.bsky.social @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🌊 New ERGA-BGE reference genome of Patella rustica, the Lusitanian #limpet - this genome will help researchers understand how intertidal species respond to the effects of global warming
➡️ open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-3...

@ruimmfaria.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social #gastropod
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
💡 #KnowledgeHighlight | Course: From Gene Models to Biological Insights - Functional Annotation
www.denbi.de/training-cou...

Explore open-access training materials in the ERGA #KnowledgeHub ➡️ knowledge.erga-biodiversity.eu
#genome #annotation #phylogenetics @bpucker.bsky.social @elixir-europe.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are excited to welcome new members to our network of affiliated initiatives!
🦋 @projectpsyche.bsky.social aims to sequence the genomes of all butterflies and moths of Europe, supporting their conservation, protection and driving innovation.

🦋 Learn more: www.projectpsyche.org #Lepidoptera
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🪱 New ERGA-BGE reference genome of the ribbon worm Lineus lacteus - a resource to study the #evolution of remarkable traits such as #regeneration and #venom production
➡️ open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-317
@patrialvarezcam.bsky.social @mncn-csic.bsky.social @cnag-eu.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🌊 New ERGA-BGE reference genome of the yellow gorgonian, a Mediterranean #coral species impacted by marine heat waves, fishing activities & pollution
open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-323 #genome #conservation
@didier-aurelle.bsky.social@isyeb.mnhn.fr b.mnhn.fr @univ-amu.fr
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🎙️ New episode of the #GenomicConnections Podcast! This month we talk about #bioinformatics and how it is used to turn vast amounts of data into biological insights. 💻🧬💡
🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
#podcast #scipodcast #scicomm #genomics #bioinfo @biogeneurope.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🙌 Many thanks to all the speakers and participants who made our Genomics for Biodiversity Conference a success!
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and learn from @biogeneurope.bsky.social case studies and their results.
#genomics #biodiversity #conservation #bioeconomy
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It's finally time! The #Genomics for Biodiversity Conference goes LIVE today at 15:00 CET with an incredible line up of talks!
▶️Join the livestream: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🌍More info: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social #genomes
October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🧬 The #BGE continent-wide network behind the sequencing and assembly of these genomes includes @genoscopeumr.bsky.social opeumr.bsky.social, @cnag-eu.bsky.social u.bsky.social, @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, @scilifelab.se b.se, Università degli Studi di Firenze, and Università degli Studi di Bari.
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Genomics for Biodiversity Conference will feature 4 exciting keynote talks exploring the connections between #biodiversity genomics, policy, and society.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join us next week! erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
🗓️ 29–31 October, fully online
@biogeneurope.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🎙️ We're excited to welcome Dr. Christina Hvilsom as a keynote speaker at the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference!
Don’t miss her talk “Genomes in Action for Conservation” 🌍
💻 Online & free | 29–31 Oct
🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🔊🦇 New reference #genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an @IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes
🔗 open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-2...

@biogeneurope.bsky.social @genoscopeumr.bsky.social @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social #bat #genome #conservation #batgenomes
October 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#ERGAReads 🌍 Amphibians & reptiles face global change but many regions lack the genomic data needed to guide conservation. This review maps genomic “coldspots,” revealing gaps in adaptive potential studies & calling for stronger global collaborations.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
October 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
From public health to biodiversity conservation applications, #Genomics is transforming our understanding of Spain's #biodiversity 🇪🇸 Discover how @biogeneurope.bsky.social projects are making a difference at the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference!
🔗 erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💡 #KnowledgeHighlight | Biodiversity Genomics Europe + @scilifelab.se Digital Hi-C Course
🔗 scilifelab-training.github.io/BGE-HiC-cour...

Explore open-access training materials in the ERGA #KnowledgeHub ➡️ knowledge.erga-biodiversity.eu

#HiC @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#ERGAReads | A new statistic (IDrisk) to quantify how long runs of homozygosity (ROHs) and heterozygosity in non-ROH regions can be used to predict the risk of inbreeding depression in a population.
🔗 www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...

#conservation #genomics #inbreeding @sandiegozoo.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
From the Adriatic sea to alpine forests, Italian researchers apply genomics to tackle key #biodiversity challenges 🇮🇹🧬 Join the Genomics for Biodiversity conference to see how genomics is making a difference for Italy’s biodiversity
www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🙌 Thank you for this milestone: #ERGA has reached 1K+ followers here on @bsky.app ! 🦋
We’re excited to connect with even more of you who share our passion for generating and using excellent #ReferenceGenomes for #biodiversity

#ERGA #community #Bluesky #genomes @ebpgenome.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Genomics for Biodiversity Conference
🗓️ 29–31 October 2025
💻Fully online & free of charge!
👉More info, including the programme: erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...

#GenomicsforBiodiversity #conference #biodiversity @ebpgenome.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🎙️ Keynote at the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference: Alexandra A-T Weber @eawag.bsky.social on how #genomics can drive new strategies against invasive mussels in freshwater ecosystems 🐚
🌍 Online & free: erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...

#Biodiversity #InvasiveSpecies @biogeneurope.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#ERGAReads | Clitellates - terrestrial & freshwater annelids - underwent dramatic #genome reshuffling, losing synteny with their marine relatives. This rare burst of genomic change reshaped chromosome structure in the group
🔗 rdcu.be/euNbT
#genomics #evolution #Annelida @rosafernandez.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
💡 Don’t miss the Open Session: it’s your chance to share your own work on #biodiversity Genomics. The deadline for abstract submissions is September 15!
www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropean...

#OpenCall #Abstracts #BiodiversityGenomics
September 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
📢 The preliminary programme for the Genomics for #Biodiversity Conference (Oct 29–31 | online | free) is here!
🔗 Check the full programme & register today: www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic...

#conference #genomics @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM