UCL Genetics Institute
@ugiatucl.bsky.social
UCL Genetics Institute (UGI) is a multi-faculty Centre dedicated to the analysis of Big Genetic Data based at University College London.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/gee/ucl-genetics-institute
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Fantastic talk from UCL's gorkalasso.bsky.social on the use of structural bioinformatics and machine learning to illuminate protein interactions underpinning infectious diseases.
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Fantastic talk from UCL's gorkalasso.bsky.social on the use of structural bioinformatics and machine learning to illuminate protein interactions underpinning infectious diseases.
Wonderful and engaging talk by
@lucyvandorp.bsky.social
who was invited to speak on the drivers of pathogen evolution using ancient DNA at the Ancient Genomes: Perspectives on Human Biology and Medicine meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
🧬🦠
@lucyvandorp.bsky.social
who was invited to speak on the drivers of pathogen evolution using ancient DNA at the Ancient Genomes: Perspectives on Human Biology and Medicine meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
🧬🦠
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Wonderful and engaging talk by
@lucyvandorp.bsky.social
who was invited to speak on the drivers of pathogen evolution using ancient DNA at the Ancient Genomes: Perspectives on Human Biology and Medicine meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
🧬🦠
@lucyvandorp.bsky.social
who was invited to speak on the drivers of pathogen evolution using ancient DNA at the Ancient Genomes: Perspectives on Human Biology and Medicine meeting
@gensocuk.bsky.social
🧬🦠
Great to have Priya Moorjani visit UGI and give a talk on inferring Neanderthal ancestry in ancient individuals, and to share a bit about her work on Indian genetics, including insights into the evolution of lactase persistence.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Great to have Priya Moorjani visit UGI and give a talk on inferring Neanderthal ancestry in ancient individuals, and to share a bit about her work on Indian genetics, including insights into the evolution of lactase persistence.
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Join us at our Life and Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 19 November to hear a talk by Professor Tim Newbold on harnessing big data and new computational tools to understand biodiversity decline. Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-scie...
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Join us at our Life and Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 19 November to hear a talk by Professor Tim Newbold on harnessing big data and new computational tools to understand biodiversity decline. Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-scie...
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Join us at our Life and Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 19 November to hear a presentation on MSc Pathways and Careers in Human Disease Genetics, Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-scie...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us at our Life and Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 19 November to hear a presentation on MSc Pathways and Careers in Human Disease Genetics, Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-scie...
Great to have Dr Hrushikesh Loya give a fantastic talk on his tool Ghostbusters: A Genome-Wide Genealogical Approach to Uncovering Hidden Admixture Events in Human Evolution 👻
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great to have Dr Hrushikesh Loya give a fantastic talk on his tool Ghostbusters: A Genome-Wide Genealogical Approach to Uncovering Hidden Admixture Events in Human Evolution 👻
Applications are now open for the NERC TREES DLA 2026 PhD cohort. If you’re interested in conducting high-impact research in environmental science via an advertised or self-proposed project please take a look: www.trees-dla.ac.uk/news/applica.... #PhDprogramme #PhD #genomics #evolution
Applications Now Open! | TREES DLA
TREES Overview & Research ThemesTREES supports doctoral research across a broad range of themes. Applicants should align with at least one of these areas:
www.trees-dla.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Applications are now open for the NERC TREES DLA 2026 PhD cohort. If you’re interested in conducting high-impact research in environmental science via an advertised or self-proposed project please take a look: www.trees-dla.ac.uk/news/applica.... #PhDprogramme #PhD #genomics #evolution
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Freddie Theodoulou gives a nice writeup of the study
Happy to start 2025 by sharing our new preprint biorxiv.org/cgi/content/... -the first paper from our BBSRC collaborative project with
@richardmott.bsky.social and Kathryn Lilley to understand what controls protein abundance in plants. 🧵 1/9
@richardmott.bsky.social and Kathryn Lilley to understand what controls protein abundance in plants. 🧵 1/9
January 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Freddie Theodoulou gives a nice writeup of the study
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We have just published a paper in Genome Biology, rdcu.be/eIMLf. We explore the information flow between genome, gene body methylation, transcriptome, translatome and proteome in Arabidopsis. This is part of a BBSRC-funded collaboration with UCL, Rothamsted Research and University of Cambridge.
September 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We have just published a paper in Genome Biology, rdcu.be/eIMLf. We explore the information flow between genome, gene body methylation, transcriptome, translatome and proteome in Arabidopsis. This is part of a BBSRC-funded collaboration with UCL, Rothamsted Research and University of Cambridge.
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How do tissues organise, adapt, or collapse? 🧬
We’re looking for a postdoc with strong quantitative skills to tackle these questions in a highly interdisciplinary project bridging spatial omics, ecology & mathematical modelling (expertise required in at least one topic).
Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/3d37d3st
We’re looking for a postdoc with strong quantitative skills to tackle these questions in a highly interdisciplinary project bridging spatial omics, ecology & mathematical modelling (expertise required in at least one topic).
Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/3d37d3st
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
How do tissues organise, adapt, or collapse? 🧬
We’re looking for a postdoc with strong quantitative skills to tackle these questions in a highly interdisciplinary project bridging spatial omics, ecology & mathematical modelling (expertise required in at least one topic).
Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/3d37d3st
We’re looking for a postdoc with strong quantitative skills to tackle these questions in a highly interdisciplinary project bridging spatial omics, ecology & mathematical modelling (expertise required in at least one topic).
Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/3d37d3st
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Applications open: Cultural Understanding Small Grants 2025/26
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.
🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.
🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q
Cultural Understanding Small Grants Call 2025/26
Funding of up to £5,000 is now available for impactful, interdisciplinary projects that address the theme of Cultural Understanding.
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Applications open: Cultural Understanding Small Grants 2025/26
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.
🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q
We're offering up to £5,000 for interdisciplinary projects that explore Cultural Understanding. Open to UCL staff.
🗓 Apply by 20 Oct 2025
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/kNx4q
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Micronutrients may have influenced human evolution more than previously understood, finds a new study by @ucllifesciences.bsky.social and @uclchildhealth.bsky.social researchers showing how some groups developed genetic adaptations in response to shortages and surpluses of minerals in their diets
How micronutrient shortages changed human DNA
Tiny elements in the human diet, such as micronutrients, may have influenced human evolution in ways greater than previously recognised, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Micronutrients may have influenced human evolution more than previously understood, finds a new study by @ucllifesciences.bsky.social and @uclchildhealth.bsky.social researchers showing how some groups developed genetic adaptations in response to shortages and surpluses of minerals in their diets
Great to have Irene Gallego Romero @ee-reh-neh.bsky.social at UCL for last week’s UGI seminar, where she discussed her work on genomic diversity in Island Southeast Asian populations - from ancient DNA to modern immunity!
September 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Great to have Irene Gallego Romero @ee-reh-neh.bsky.social at UCL for last week’s UGI seminar, where she discussed her work on genomic diversity in Island Southeast Asian populations - from ancient DNA to modern immunity!
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Pooja Swali @poojaswali.bsky.social presenting her very interesting work on ancient pathogens. @ugiatucl.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Pooja Swali @poojaswali.bsky.social presenting her very interesting work on ancient pathogens. @ugiatucl.bsky.social
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Two that I have pictures for, from UCL. Finley Grover presenting his work on the signatures of local adaptation in mtDNA in humans. @ugiatucl.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Two that I have pictures for, from UCL. Finley Grover presenting his work on the signatures of local adaptation in mtDNA in humans. @ugiatucl.bsky.social
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Fantastic Autumn Symposium and Mixer from the London Centre for Ecology and Evolution (CEE @ceevol.bsky.social) at the LSHTM brilliantly organised by Mojca Kristan @mkristan.bsky.social Lots of great talks on ecology and evolution by members of all CEE’s institutions.
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Fantastic Autumn Symposium and Mixer from the London Centre for Ecology and Evolution (CEE @ceevol.bsky.social) at the LSHTM brilliantly organised by Mojca Kristan @mkristan.bsky.social Lots of great talks on ecology and evolution by members of all CEE’s institutions.
A great start to this year’s UGI Seminar Series, with UGI’s Director @aidaandres.bsky.social discussing recent work on local genetic adaptation in chimpanzees.
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A great start to this year’s UGI Seminar Series, with UGI’s Director @aidaandres.bsky.social discussing recent work on local genetic adaptation in chimpanzees.
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1/ So pleased to share our paper on genetic adaptation to micronutrients in humans! Our biggest conclusion? Trace minerals in the diet have shaped human evolution far more than previously appreciated 🧬🌍👇
www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...
www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...
https://www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/S0002-9297(25)00315-5
t.co
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
1/ So pleased to share our paper on genetic adaptation to micronutrients in humans! Our biggest conclusion? Trace minerals in the diet have shaped human evolution far more than previously appreciated 🧬🌍👇
www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...
www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex...
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11/ Side bar: this work was done as part of my PhD, under two incredible supervisors (@aidaandres.bsky.social
& Sergi Castellano) and I hope some of the joy of my time at @uclchildhealth.bsky.social & @ugiatucl.bsky.social translated into the paper
& Sergi Castellano) and I hope some of the joy of my time at @uclchildhealth.bsky.social & @ugiatucl.bsky.social translated into the paper
September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
11/ Side bar: this work was done as part of my PhD, under two incredible supervisors (@aidaandres.bsky.social
& Sergi Castellano) and I hope some of the joy of my time at @uclchildhealth.bsky.social & @ugiatucl.bsky.social translated into the paper
& Sergi Castellano) and I hope some of the joy of my time at @uclchildhealth.bsky.social & @ugiatucl.bsky.social translated into the paper
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Jasmin Rees PhD chapter as a paper just out at the AJHG @ajhgnews.bsky.social, with Sergi Castellano, who first envisioned the study. Jas investigated signatures of human local genetic adaptation in hundreds of micronutrient-associated genes.
📣New from @aidaandres.bsky.social & co
📄Global impact of micronutrients in modern human evolution
📄Global impact of micronutrients in modern human evolution
Global impact of micronutrients in modern human evolution
In this study, Rees et al. evaluate the role of dietary micronutrients in driving
local genetic adaptation and population differentiation in humans. The authors find
evidence that micronutrient-associ...
www.cell.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jasmin Rees PhD chapter as a paper just out at the AJHG @ajhgnews.bsky.social, with Sergi Castellano, who first envisioned the study. Jas investigated signatures of human local genetic adaptation in hundreds of micronutrient-associated genes.
Our first UGI seminar of the year welcomed Audrey Lin @undeaddandy.bsky.social telling us all about how a legacy of genetic entanglement with wolves shapes modern dogs. Thanks Audrey for a great talk and visit!
September 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Our first UGI seminar of the year welcomed Audrey Lin @undeaddandy.bsky.social telling us all about how a legacy of genetic entanglement with wolves shapes modern dogs. Thanks Audrey for a great talk and visit!
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Excited to say we’re hiring 😊. We’re looking for a post-doc in ancient pathogen genomics to join our friendly supportive team in London at @ugiatucl.bsky.social. Start date January 2026.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Excited to say we’re hiring 😊. We’re looking for a post-doc in ancient pathogen genomics to join our friendly supportive team in London at @ugiatucl.bsky.social. Start date January 2026.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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Published version of our collaborative work! Congrats to @laskyjr.bsky.social @upenn.edu & Lua Lopez who lead the work, and to all the authors. tinyurl.com/mu8uht92 @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @cloeucl.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Published version of our collaborative work! Congrats to @laskyjr.bsky.social @upenn.edu & Lua Lopez who lead the work, and to all the authors. tinyurl.com/mu8uht92 @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @cloeucl.bsky.social
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The Centenary Special Issue of The Annals of Human Genetics is now available!
First published in 1925, this special issue celebrates recent advances in human genetics, and features contributions from 13 @ucl.ac.uk researchers.
Check out the issue online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14691809...
First published in 1925, this special issue celebrates recent advances in human genetics, and features contributions from 13 @ucl.ac.uk researchers.
Check out the issue online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14691809...
August 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Centenary Special Issue of The Annals of Human Genetics is now available!
First published in 1925, this special issue celebrates recent advances in human genetics, and features contributions from 13 @ucl.ac.uk researchers.
Check out the issue online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14691809...
First published in 1925, this special issue celebrates recent advances in human genetics, and features contributions from 13 @ucl.ac.uk researchers.
Check out the issue online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14691809...
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the best idea anyone ever had.
Here's my take with the ever brilliant @ppfideas.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_0...
Here's my take with the ever brilliant @ppfideas.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_0...
August 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
the best idea anyone ever had.
Here's my take with the ever brilliant @ppfideas.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_0...
Here's my take with the ever brilliant @ppfideas.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_0...