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Your Genome
@yourgenome.org
The go-to hub of genetics and genomics information, with interactive and practical resources.

Your Genome is produced by @engagewcs.bsky.social and the Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute.bsky.social.

https://www.yourgenome.org/
🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite session will explore: How many cells do I have?

Join us as we explore just how many cells it takes to build a human and the amazing methods scientists are using to explore them.

📅 Wednesday 12 November, 3.30pm BST
🔗 https://cstu.io/59cdc7
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Biology Coding is a fast-paced interactive challenge where learners take on the role of a genetic data guardian, protecting vital research from cyber-attacks and system failures.

🧒 Suitable for: age 10-14
🕒 Estimated duration: 30-60 minutes

🔗 https://cstu.io/ed8182
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📢 Introducing our new DNA extraction video on Your Genome 📢

We are excited to share the first in a series of new animated videos on Your Genome, explaining genomics topics. Our first explains DNA extraction.

📹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://cstu.io/243bc0
October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🆕 Mastering Micropipetting is an engaging activity that helps learners develop essential lab skills by practicing accurate and precise pipetting techniques.

👩‍🏫 Ideal for young people and educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 9+
🕒 Estimated duration: 30-45 minutes
🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/d1d11f
September 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Staff Scientist Katie Bellis and Postdoctoral Fellow Róisín Boggan from the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social joined us to explore the concept of the microbiome.

Watch the full video: cstu.io/aeadd9

#genomics #science #microbiome #nasalmicrobiome
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🔍 Why do people trust science? Or Mistrust it? And, why does that matter?

From MMR myths, to dire wolves, AI, and dodgy data, this #GenomicsLite session explores how scientists build trust.

🎥 Watch: https://cstu.io/ac2b30
July 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🆕 Get creative and dive into the fascinating world of microbes with our Construct a Bug activity!

👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 11+
🕒 Estimated duration: 30 minutes

🌐 Start exploring: cstu.io/de3acb

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬
June 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🆕 In our Sneeze Zone activity, learners will investigate how germs spread through the air.

🧪 A fun and memorable way to explore biology & public health!
👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people & educators
🧒 Suitable for: ages 7+

🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/47ca6f

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬
June 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🆕 What does your ultimate #microbe look like? With our Microbe Maker activity, learners can create a brand-new microorganism!

👩‍🏫 Perfect for young people and #educators!
🧒 Suitable for: age 7+
🕒 Est duration: 30 minutes
🔗 Start exploring: cstu.io/18f3bf

#EduSky #ChatBiology #SciTeachUK #Biology 🧪🧬🔬
June 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎯 Our next #GenomicsLite explores: What is the #microbiome?

Join us live on YouTube with @sangerinstitute.bsky.social ute.bsky.social staff to dive into the amazing world of microbes living in and on our bodies!

📅 Thurs 19 June, 3pm BST

🔗 Click 'notify me': cstu.io/c58138

#EduSky#ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬
June 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🆕 Are you supporting young people with biology revision this spring? Your Genome is the perfect place to start. Discover all about key structures and organelles within the human cell with our fun 'Cell Snap' activities!

🔗 cstu.io/374f2c

#SciTeachUK #EduSky #ChatBiology 🧪🧬🔬
June 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🥈 We’ve won a Silver #YouTube Creator Award! 🥈

A HUGE thank you to our amazing 300K+ subscribers— this wouldn’t be possible without you! 🎉

Not subscribed yet? Join us to explore the world of #DNA, #genes & #genomes! 🧬

🔗 Subscribe: youtube.com/@yourgenome

#EduSky @sangerinstitute.bsky.social 🧪🔬
April 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🥳 We’ve reached an incredible milestone – 300K subscribers on #YouTube! 🥳

A huge thank you to our amazing community for your support.

If you haven’t joined us yet, subscribe to explore fascinating insights into #DNA, #genes & #genomes!

🔗 cstu.io/1ff2e4

#ITeachBio #SciTeachUK #EduSky 🧪🧬
January 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Hello Bluesky community! 👋

Your Genome is the go-to hub of #genetics and #genomics information, with interactive and practical resources, produced by @engagewcs.bsky.social and the Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

Follow us to discover new resources!🧬

www.yourgenome.org
December 17, 2024 at 1:46 PM