Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦
The goal of the Canadian BioGenome Project is to produce high-quality reference genomes 🧬 for all Canadian species 🌎
Sequencing Canada's Biodiversity 🌿🦋🐍🧬🐢🦌🐸🌳🐿🐙🦈🦦
Learn more: linktr.ee/canadianbiogenome
- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦🌍🧬 EBP Life — Global Voices, Global Genomes The People Powering Biodiversity Genomics Behind every genome is a human story. 🌱 Read it here 👉https://gqr.sh/kx7m Thank you to all who lent their voices to this issue—your insights are helping shape the future of biodiversity genomics.
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- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦🎉 5,000+ genome assemblies sequenced! EBP affiliates are building momentum, and we’re already looking ahead to the next genome sequencing milestone on the road to 2026. Congratulations to everyone who worked together to make this happen. Happy holidays and a happy New Year! ✨🧬
- Generating difficult-to-sequence genomes fills critical gaps in the Tree of Life and ensures researchers everywhere can advance their work using high-quality reference genomes. We’re producing reference genomes across diverse taxa — helping position Canada as a leader in global genomics. 🇨🇦🧬✨
- Canadian BioGenome Project R&D teams are putting this breakthrough method to work — generating brand-new reference genomes for Canadian sponges! 🔬🇨🇦✨
- 🚨🧬 #Breakthrough alert! 🧬 Caroline Howard and the Tree of Life Core Laboratory at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social are releasing powerful new extraction methods designed for the toughest #species on Earth. These #innovations are helping #genome scientists crack samples once considered impossible.
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- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦It’s almost time for the Genomics for Biodiversity Conference — happening next week! 🗓️ 29–31 October 💻 Fully online & free of charge Find all the details, including the full programme 👇 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/genomic... @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social #genomics #biodiversity
- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦🌊 Ready to dive deep? EBP Life Issue 4 takes you beneath the waves — where genome science meets the mysteries of the sea. 🧬✨ Thousands of new genomes. Infinite discoveries ahead. 🚀 Dive into the ocean’s genomic frontier → bit.ly/EBP_LIFE
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- 🧬🇨🇦 Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world 🌊 — and we’re sequencing its biodiversity from shore to sea. From the critically endangered Northern Abalone to Arctic icons like the Narwhal and Beluga, these genomes are setting the stage for discovery, conservation, and climate resilience. 🧬🇨🇦
- 🌊 Ready to dive deep? EBP Life Issue 4 takes you beneath the waves — where genome science meets the mysteries of the sea. 🧬✨ Thousands of new genomes. Infinite discoveries ahead. 🚀 Dive into the ocean’s genomic frontier → bit.ly/EBP_LIFE
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- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦At every turn, EBP-affiliates are pushing boundaries—on track for 10,000 genome assemblies! @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social @kurakulabmsm.bsky.social @atlasea.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social @projectpsyche.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦🚀🧬🔥 Hot off the press — 2025! Don’t miss this must-read publication: bit.ly/4mJwFb7 This groundbreaking paper sets the stage for Earth BioGenome Project Phase II — where EBP is gearing up to scale genome sequencing 10× faster than ever before! 🌍✨
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- 🇨🇦🐦 What can we learn from sequencing Canadian birds? Studying the genomes of diverse vocal-learning birds can reveal insights into the evolution of speech and vocal learning—not only in birds, but also in other vocal learners such as humans, dolphins, whales, and bats. 🐋🦇🧬🦜👩🔬
- 🦜✨ What can unraveling songbird genomes tell us about human speech and vocal learning in other species? Erich Jarvis, visionary and head of the Vertebrate Genomes Project, explains how genome comparisons reveal insights about vocal learners. 🗣️✨ 🧬 Tune in 👉 bit.ly/3Jv9C5f @erichjarvis.bsky.social
- 🌱 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
- 🇨🇦 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.
- 🇨🇦 🗺️ 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
- 🎣 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!
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- 🌏🌿 The Earth BioGenome Project has collectively surpassed another genome milestone! 🙌 🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved in this monumental global effort to sequence life on Earth. 🌍🧬 #EarthBioGenome #Genomics #Biodiversity #MilestoneMoment
- 🇨🇦 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.
- 🇨🇦 Canada is estimated to host between 80,000 and >120,000 species, but most are not represented in global genomic libraries. This lack of critical baseline genomic data hampers conservation efforts and increases the risk of losing vital species to pathogens and climate change.
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- 🦋 The Atlas Blue butterfly has a staggering 229 chromosomes—far beyond the usual 31–32 in most moths and butterflies! 🧬 The Canadian BioGenome Project experts are assembling another Atlas butterfly currently 🦋 #chromosomes #diversity #butterfly #insects
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- 🇨🇦 (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.
- 🇨🇦 (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
- 🇨🇦 (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. ❄️🧬
- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦Exciting news in the #eDNA world! We’re proud to be part of this milestone—setting the standard with 125 new #eDNA assays that advance #Environmental monitoring and building global trust in this powerful tool. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
- 🌍🐢 The Canadian BioGenome Project is celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with genomics! VGP @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social is making waves in sea turtle genomics, genome sequencing all seven global sea turtle species. 🧬🌊
- Check out the newest EBP LIFE Newsletter featuring several Canadian BioGenome Project genomes: bit.ly/43QPPUB
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- (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
- (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) 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!
- 🇨🇦(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!
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- (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!
- (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)
- (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
- 🇨🇦 The Canadian BioGenome Project has been genome sequencing Bees! 🐝 Happy World Bee Day! From sample to reference genome, the great work genome sequencing Canadian BioDiversity (and 🇨🇦 bees 🐝) is made possible by @genomecanada.ca, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta!
- 🧬 EBP-affiliated groups are genome sequencing for conservation around the world! 🇨🇦 #EndangeredSpeciesDay #WildlifeConservation #SaveTheMarmots #BiodiversityMatters
- 🌿 Today on Endangered Species Day, we’re celebrating one of the rarest mammals on Earth—critically endangered marmots—and the incredible conservation teams @marmotrecovery.bsky.social working to protect them. 💚 #EndangeredSpeciesDay #WildlifeConservation #SaveTheMarmots #BiodiversityMatters
- How can high-quality #reference #genome support and advance #conservation? Conservation efforts by @marmotrecovery.bsky.social are crucial to protecting the critically #endangered #Vancouver Island marmot! We are happy to know that reference genomes are helping the effort: bit.ly/42guAf7
- (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) 🇨🇦 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!
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- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), native to Australia, is one of the most studied birds in science, for its vocal learning abilities and as a representative songbird. (1/6)
- (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
- (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.
- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦🧬 Happy DNA Day! Today we celebrate 2 milestones in #genetics: the discovery of the DNA double helix structure by Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. #DNAday #genomes #biodiversity @ebpgenome.bsky.social
- (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!
- (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!
- (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).
- 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.
- (1/3) 🇨🇦 Beluga whales primarily live in cold, circumpolar waters of Arctic and subarctic regions, including the Arctic Ocean, Hudson Bay, and St. Lawrence Estuary. And waters around Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia. Beluga or Qilalugaq (qaulutaq) are important to Inuit communities and culture.
- (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! 🧬
- (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!
- (1/2) 🇨🇦 #Invasive species! The #Strawberry blossom weevil is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. This pest was detected in BC Canada in 2019 and this new #reference #genome is helping scientists track down the origins of this invasive #insect as they work to find a biological control solution!
- (2/2) 🇨🇦 Our funders enable our rapid production of these reference genomes to help 🌽 farmers 🌾 win the fight against invasive insects and pests! 🧬 Thanks to @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta! This sample was sequenced at CGen in Canada!
- (1/2) 🇨🇦 The Eastern Foxsnake is not harmful to humans and plays an important role keeping #rodent populations under control. It has a very limited range and the majority of the remaining individuals reside within #Ontario. It is still listed as #Threatened (at risk of #extinction) (COSEWIC, 2021).
- (2/2) 🇨🇦 Our funders make this #conservation research possible! Thanks to @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social and Genome Alberta! Let's #sequence more #snakes this year to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Samples were sequenced at CGEn’s nodes in #Canada!
- (1/2) 🐝 We are 𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 about this new 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲! Eastern carpenter bees resemble #bumblebees. This bee will be the only #reference #genome available for this #species and the second genome available for the genus 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘢. In #Canada there are over 800 different species of #bees! #Assemble Genomes!
- (2/2) 🐝 From sample to assembly we would like to thank our funders: @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social and Genome Alberta! We love sequencing these major Canadian pollinators, tune in for more buzz about bees! Samples were sequenced at CGEn’s nodes in Canada!
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- (1/2) 🇨🇦 New #reference #genome! The 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻 (𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢) is the #fastest land #mammal in North America. The #pronghorn is an important species in its #ecosystem, acting as an indicator of healthy sagebrush systems, and is also a significant game animal for human populations. #Canada
- (2/2) 🇨🇦 The hard work, from sample to assembly, to get these high-quality reference genomes 🧬 publicly available is supported by @genomecanada.bsky.social, @genomebc.bsky.social, @genomequebec.bsky.social, and Genome Alberta! 🧬 We are excited to see these genomes advancing #science and #research! 🧬
- Curious about the genomics behind this interesting looking moth? 🧬 Let's find out! 🧬 keep sequencing genomes!
- Reposted by Canadian BioGenome Project 🇨🇦⭐ Registrations are OPEN for the #LivingData2025 conference! ⭐ The joint conference hosted by @tdwg.org, GBIF, @obis.org and @geobon.org at the #InstitutoHumboldt in Bogotá, #Colombia will bring together biodiversity networks from across the world. 🐸 www.livingdata2025.c... #DatosVivos2025
