Barbara Jennings
@jenningslab.bsky.social
Drosophila, gene expression, academic life and things that make me smile 🪰🧬🥸🎓😹
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The FlyBase situation has made the national news www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
Trump's Harvard cuts threaten a giant in biomedical research: A database about the tiny fruit fly
This spring, the Trump administration rescinded a grant that maintained FlyBase, a pillar of global basic research, as part of its broader $2.2 billion funding cuts at Harvard.
www.nbcnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The FlyBase situation has made the national news www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
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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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FlyBase still on the brink in Harvard due to Trump's vendetta:
“You can’t do fly experiments without FlyBase. You can’t find the reagents that you need. You can’t find the fly lines that you need. You can’t find the researcher who created the line that you can then write to & get some of the flies”
“You can’t do fly experiments without FlyBase. You can’t find the reagents that you need. You can’t find the fly lines that you need. You can’t find the researcher who created the line that you can then write to & get some of the flies”
Harvard Funding Cuts Endanger the Massive Fruit Fly Database That Powers Genetic Research | News | The Harvard Crimson
FlyBase lost a multimillion dollar grant when the Trump administration cut off Harvard’s federal funding in May. Now the repository is laying off staff — and researchers worldwide are worried.
www.thecrimson.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
FlyBase still on the brink in Harvard due to Trump's vendetta:
“You can’t do fly experiments without FlyBase. You can’t find the reagents that you need. You can’t find the fly lines that you need. You can’t find the researcher who created the line that you can then write to & get some of the flies”
“You can’t do fly experiments without FlyBase. You can’t find the reagents that you need. You can’t find the fly lines that you need. You can’t find the researcher who created the line that you can then write to & get some of the flies”
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Only 10 more days to submit your abstract!
@pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social have organised a fantastic meeting with incredible speakers. Join us in November @royalsociety.org!
@pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social have organised a fantastic meeting with incredible speakers. Join us in November @royalsociety.org!
July 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Only 10 more days to submit your abstract!
@pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social have organised a fantastic meeting with incredible speakers. Join us in November @royalsociety.org!
@pontus-skoglund.bsky.social and @janetk.bsky.social have organised a fantastic meeting with incredible speakers. Join us in November @royalsociety.org!
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Our University Research Fellowships are now open for applications. These fellowships are for outstanding early career scientists to pursue cutting-edge scientific research and build an independent research career. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/unive...
July 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our University Research Fellowships are now open for applications. These fellowships are for outstanding early career scientists to pursue cutting-edge scientific research and build an independent research career. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/unive...
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The "reproducibility crisis" in science constantly makes headlines. Repro efforts are often limited. What if you could assess reproducibility of an entire field?
That's what @brunolemaitre.bsky.social et al. have done. Fly immunity is highly replicable & offers lessons for #metascience
A 🧵 1/n
That's what @brunolemaitre.bsky.social et al. have done. Fly immunity is highly replicable & offers lessons for #metascience
A 🧵 1/n
July 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The "reproducibility crisis" in science constantly makes headlines. Repro efforts are often limited. What if you could assess reproducibility of an entire field?
That's what @brunolemaitre.bsky.social et al. have done. Fly immunity is highly replicable & offers lessons for #metascience
A 🧵 1/n
That's what @brunolemaitre.bsky.social et al. have done. Fly immunity is highly replicable & offers lessons for #metascience
A 🧵 1/n
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If you put googly eyes on the Pillars of Creation you get muppets 😄😄
July 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you put googly eyes on the Pillars of Creation you get muppets 😄😄
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Looking for new #microscopy collaborations, organising speakers for a conference, assembling a committee?
Visit and join the @focalplane.bsky.social network to broaden your contacts and find those who may not come to mind.
focalplane.biologists.com/network
#Microscope #Imaging #CellBiology
Visit and join the @focalplane.bsky.social network to broaden your contacts and find those who may not come to mind.
focalplane.biologists.com/network
#Microscope #Imaging #CellBiology
July 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Looking for new #microscopy collaborations, organising speakers for a conference, assembling a committee?
Visit and join the @focalplane.bsky.social network to broaden your contacts and find those who may not come to mind.
focalplane.biologists.com/network
#Microscope #Imaging #CellBiology
Visit and join the @focalplane.bsky.social network to broaden your contacts and find those who may not come to mind.
focalplane.biologists.com/network
#Microscope #Imaging #CellBiology
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Genetic Society Autumn meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Genetic Society Autumn meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
@gensocuk.bsky.social
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We need your nominations!
Do you know an outstanding researcher whose work has made a significant impact in genetics? Now is the perfect time to recognise their contributions. Our awards celebrate excellence across all areas of #genetics research!
Do you know an outstanding researcher whose work has made a significant impact in genetics? Now is the perfect time to recognise their contributions. Our awards celebrate excellence across all areas of #genetics research!
July 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We need your nominations!
Do you know an outstanding researcher whose work has made a significant impact in genetics? Now is the perfect time to recognise their contributions. Our awards celebrate excellence across all areas of #genetics research!
Do you know an outstanding researcher whose work has made a significant impact in genetics? Now is the perfect time to recognise their contributions. Our awards celebrate excellence across all areas of #genetics research!
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Devastating indeed. A vital resource, currently clinging to life by crowdfunding
Why a database of bug genes could be one of Trump’s most devastating cuts at Harvard
Why a database of bug genes could be one of Trump’s most devastating cuts at Harvard
FlyBase, the world's only fruit fly database, is in the crosshairs of Trump's attack on Harvard. Here's why it could matter for your health.
www.masslive.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Devastating indeed. A vital resource, currently clinging to life by crowdfunding
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The first draft of the human genome turns 25 today! 🎂
On 26 June 2000, the UK & US announced the first full map of the 3 billion DNA base pairs that make us human.
🌍 A milestone for humanity, powered by global collaboration.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWA...
#HumanGenome #ScienceHistory 🖥️🧬
On 26 June 2000, the UK & US announced the first full map of the 3 billion DNA base pairs that make us human.
🌍 A milestone for humanity, powered by global collaboration.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWA...
#HumanGenome #ScienceHistory 🖥️🧬
The Human Genome Project at 20 - interview with Ewan Birney
YouTube video by European Bioinformatics Institute - EMBL-EBI
www.youtube.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The first draft of the human genome turns 25 today! 🎂
On 26 June 2000, the UK & US announced the first full map of the 3 billion DNA base pairs that make us human.
🌍 A milestone for humanity, powered by global collaboration.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWA...
#HumanGenome #ScienceHistory 🖥️🧬
On 26 June 2000, the UK & US announced the first full map of the 3 billion DNA base pairs that make us human.
🌍 A milestone for humanity, powered by global collaboration.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWA...
#HumanGenome #ScienceHistory 🖥️🧬
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Michael Ashburner FRS was an influential figure in the fields of Drosophila genomics and early sequencing database initiatives such as @ebi.embl.org.
Read about their contributions across genetics and bioinformatics in the new biographical memoir: buff.ly/f01zNat
@geneticscam.bsky.social
Read about their contributions across genetics and bioinformatics in the new biographical memoir: buff.ly/f01zNat
@geneticscam.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Michael Ashburner FRS was an influential figure in the fields of Drosophila genomics and early sequencing database initiatives such as @ebi.embl.org.
Read about their contributions across genetics and bioinformatics in the new biographical memoir: buff.ly/f01zNat
@geneticscam.bsky.social
Read about their contributions across genetics and bioinformatics in the new biographical memoir: buff.ly/f01zNat
@geneticscam.bsky.social
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calling all fly folks, keep an eye out for new system coming soon, through which you can help support FlyBase in this time of dire need.
Thanks to all who have expressed a willingness to support FlyBase. The wheels of bureaucracy are large and grind slowly. We expect to have a fee process in place by July. @flybase.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
calling all fly folks, keep an eye out for new system coming soon, through which you can help support FlyBase in this time of dire need.
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If EMBL-EBI managed data resources have ever saved you time & effort, this is your chance to give back!
Fill in a 15-minute survey to help us:
🌍Demonstrate the real-world impact of our resources
🤓Understand your needs
🌟Secure continued funding
Closes 16 July
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGFMBH8?ch...
Fill in a 15-minute survey to help us:
🌍Demonstrate the real-world impact of our resources
🤓Understand your needs
🌟Secure continued funding
Closes 16 July
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGFMBH8?ch...
June 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
If EMBL-EBI managed data resources have ever saved you time & effort, this is your chance to give back!
Fill in a 15-minute survey to help us:
🌍Demonstrate the real-world impact of our resources
🤓Understand your needs
🌟Secure continued funding
Closes 16 July
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGFMBH8?ch...
Fill in a 15-minute survey to help us:
🌍Demonstrate the real-world impact of our resources
🤓Understand your needs
🌟Secure continued funding
Closes 16 July
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGFMBH8?ch...
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Towards more sustainable research: reducing the environmental impact when working with #Drosophila. Challiner, Saurya., Patel, Raff, Fostier, Prokop, A. (2025) @genetics-gsa.bsky.social, in press -- doi.org/10.1093/gene... - Always happy to discuss and hear your ideas and views!
June 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Towards more sustainable research: reducing the environmental impact when working with #Drosophila. Challiner, Saurya., Patel, Raff, Fostier, Prokop, A. (2025) @genetics-gsa.bsky.social, in press -- doi.org/10.1093/gene... - Always happy to discuss and hear your ideas and views!
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Join us on our anniversary day!
This event will celebrate our prize winners and the summer students we have supported. It will also host a presentation by Prof Richard Durbin to recognise the anniversary of Sanger sequencing and the first draft of the human genome.
genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
This event will celebrate our prize winners and the summer students we have supported. It will also host a presentation by Prof Richard Durbin to recognise the anniversary of Sanger sequencing and the first draft of the human genome.
genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
Genetics Society Anniversary Day 2025 | Genetics Society
We are pleased to announce the Genetics Society Anniversary Day, which will be held on 25th June 2025. This event will celebrate several of our prize winners and the summer students we have supported....
genetics.org.uk
June 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Join us on our anniversary day!
This event will celebrate our prize winners and the summer students we have supported. It will also host a presentation by Prof Richard Durbin to recognise the anniversary of Sanger sequencing and the first draft of the human genome.
genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
This event will celebrate our prize winners and the summer students we have supported. It will also host a presentation by Prof Richard Durbin to recognise the anniversary of Sanger sequencing and the first draft of the human genome.
genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
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FlyBase needs our help.
#drosophila @flybase.bsky.social request emergency funding:
"As it stands, by the end of July, 2025, there will be no future updates to FlyBase, and in the worst case scenario access to the website will also be lost" => please donate!
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-camb...
"As it stands, by the end of July, 2025, there will be no future updates to FlyBase, and in the worst case scenario access to the website will also be lost" => please donate!
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-camb...
Drosophila Genetic Database
The Drosophila Genetic Database, FlyBase, is on the brink of collapse due to the sudden termination of the FlyBase NIH grant, which includes salaries for 5 literature curators based at the University ...
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk
June 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
FlyBase needs our help.
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🔬Exciting MSc by Research Studentship at #OxfordBrookes!
Develop cutting-edge #cancer #diagnostics in a partially funded, 1-year program with Dr. Ryan Pink. Make a real impact in early detection!
📆Deadline: June 16, 2025.
Application information: t.ly/278uw
Our research: t.ly/olLsZ
Develop cutting-edge #cancer #diagnostics in a partially funded, 1-year program with Dr. Ryan Pink. Make a real impact in early detection!
📆Deadline: June 16, 2025.
Application information: t.ly/278uw
Our research: t.ly/olLsZ
May 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🔬Exciting MSc by Research Studentship at #OxfordBrookes!
Develop cutting-edge #cancer #diagnostics in a partially funded, 1-year program with Dr. Ryan Pink. Make a real impact in early detection!
📆Deadline: June 16, 2025.
Application information: t.ly/278uw
Our research: t.ly/olLsZ
Develop cutting-edge #cancer #diagnostics in a partially funded, 1-year program with Dr. Ryan Pink. Make a real impact in early detection!
📆Deadline: June 16, 2025.
Application information: t.ly/278uw
Our research: t.ly/olLsZ
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🏅Know an excellent scientist that deserves to be recognised? Why not nominate them for one of our fantastic prizes/medals?
Deadline for nominations is 14 July!
genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
Deadline for nominations is 14 July!
genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
May 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🏅Know an excellent scientist that deserves to be recognised? Why not nominate them for one of our fantastic prizes/medals?
Deadline for nominations is 14 July!
genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
Deadline for nominations is 14 July!
genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...
I’m looking forward to this - see you there?
Join us for our Anniversary Day and hear from:
Prof Josephine Pemberton (Genetics Society Medal)
Prof Kathy Niakan (Mary Lyon Medal)
Prof Gregory Radick (Haldane Lecture)
Prof Richard Durbin (Genomics keynote)
Rosie Parkin & Eldrian Tho (Student talks)
Registration: genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
Prof Josephine Pemberton (Genetics Society Medal)
Prof Kathy Niakan (Mary Lyon Medal)
Prof Gregory Radick (Haldane Lecture)
Prof Richard Durbin (Genomics keynote)
Rosie Parkin & Eldrian Tho (Student talks)
Registration: genetics.org.uk/events/genet...
May 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’m looking forward to this - see you there?
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If you would like to attend a #microscopy or #bioimageanalysis training course in the next 6 months but don’t have funding, check out our Microscopy Training Grant from @jcellsci.bsky.social and @focalplane.bsky.social.
Next deadline: 6 June 2025
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
#Training
Next deadline: 6 June 2025
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
#Training
May 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
If you would like to attend a #microscopy or #bioimageanalysis training course in the next 6 months but don’t have funding, check out our Microscopy Training Grant from @jcellsci.bsky.social and @focalplane.bsky.social.
Next deadline: 6 June 2025
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
#Training
Next deadline: 6 June 2025
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...
#Training
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🚨 We’re hiring a Postdoc!
Join Dr Erik Clark’s group to explore how gene networks pattern early Drosophila embryos 🧬🪰
Combine cutting-edge imaging, modelling & evo-devo insights. Apply your wet-lab & computational skills in a creative, collaborative team.
➡️https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51216/
Join Dr Erik Clark’s group to explore how gene networks pattern early Drosophila embryos 🧬🪰
Combine cutting-edge imaging, modelling & evo-devo insights. Apply your wet-lab & computational skills in a creative, collaborative team.
➡️https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51216/
May 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🚨 We’re hiring a Postdoc!
Join Dr Erik Clark’s group to explore how gene networks pattern early Drosophila embryos 🧬🪰
Combine cutting-edge imaging, modelling & evo-devo insights. Apply your wet-lab & computational skills in a creative, collaborative team.
➡️https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51216/
Join Dr Erik Clark’s group to explore how gene networks pattern early Drosophila embryos 🧬🪰
Combine cutting-edge imaging, modelling & evo-devo insights. Apply your wet-lab & computational skills in a creative, collaborative team.
➡️https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51216/
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Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Introducing the 2025 PI Fellows of our Pathway to Independence Programme
Over the next year, we will be supporting this talented group of eight postdocs, providing training, mentorship and networking opportunities as they apply for independent positions.
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
Over the next year, we will be supporting this talented group of eight postdocs, providing training, mentorship and networking opportunities as they apply for independent positions.
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
PI Fellows 2025 | Development | The Company of Biologists
journals.biologists.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Introducing the 2025 PI Fellows of our Pathway to Independence Programme
Over the next year, we will be supporting this talented group of eight postdocs, providing training, mentorship and networking opportunities as they apply for independent positions.
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...
Over the next year, we will be supporting this talented group of eight postdocs, providing training, mentorship and networking opportunities as they apply for independent positions.
journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...