Darwin Tree of Life
@darwintreelife
Generating genomes for 70,000 species of animals, plants, fungi and protists in Britain & Ireland. Engage with us by tagging us and commenting!
The Puss Moth was the 1,500th species sequenced as part of the Darwin Tree of Life project - learn more about this collaborative effort: darwintreeoflife.org Our partners include @sangerinstitute @OxfordBiology @NHM_Science @RBGE_Science and more.
This small Grey Willow bush has been a reliable spot for Puss Moth caterpillars in the past, and yesterday once again it had plenty of action! At least 10 of these beauties were chomping away on the leaves, a couple already wonderfully big and plump at the final instar stage
🌟New sampling story in the latest issue of 'The Marine Biologist' magazine. Sharing exciting visuals, @NHM_Science staff Inez Januszczak wrote all about the trials and joys of coordinating a sampling trip to the Channel Islands. Read on ⤵️ mymba.mba.ac.uk/resource/snaps… @EBPgenome
💵 Are fees preventing you from participating in research meetings or training? #PhDchat We provide #bursaries and carers' grants to support our scientists to access our #genomics courses and conferences. 🔍Discover more about our support options ➡️shorturl.at/YXLVH
Are you taking part in the #BigButterflyCount this year, or are you a butterfly fan all year round? Our latest blog dives into the DNA of butterflies and moths seen and sequenced here on Campus. Learn some fun facts about these colourful creatures ⤵️ sangerinstitute.blog/2025/07/18/ten…
Abstract extension for #Biodiversity25 ⚡ You have until 28 July to submit insights from your #eukaryotic genome studies using genome reference resources. Showcase your work within an open and collaborative forum for global #biodiversity researchers. 📎bit.ly/4k0Jug4
Read more about the Orca genome, where collaborators sequenced the DNA from a blood sample to generate the first-ever platinum-grade Orca genome. wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/7-250 #WorldOrcaDay
Today is the final day to register for the Understanding Life conference happening in October. Join in-person, or remotely. @EBPgenome projects highlighted will include @bat1kgenomes (which the Darwin Tree of Life project has contributed to) and lots of other great sessions.
Our project proudly partnered with experts from the Vertebrate Genome Project, @sangerinstitute, @NOAA, and others to produce 'platinum level' reference genomes into the hands of researchers studying cetaceans. Key sample collection partners: @strandings & @UofGlasgow
(1/2) 🌍🐋 EBP-affiliates are making waves with 18 high-quality reference genomes for whales and dolphins! 🐬 Dive into the details with lead author Phillip Morin to explore how these genomes are advancing research into the health, evolution, taxonomy, adaptation, and critical…
(2/2) 🌍 EBP genomes are often the first—and only—reference genomes available for a species. These foundational resources open doors to discovery, conservation, and innovation across the Tree of Life. 🌍🧬 For instance, the @darwintreelife and @sangerinstitute sequenced this bat…
🌍📢 The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) wants to hear from you! @DAISEA_AfricaBP is conducting a survey to better understand the landscape, practices, opportunities, and challenges around Intellectual Property (IP) protections and rights for Biodiversity Genetic Resources…
Please help complete survey on Intellectual Property, Genetics Resources, Digia Sequence Information (DSI), and Access and Benefit-Sharing: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
The @RoyEntSoc #InsectWeek may be over, but at the Darwin Tree of Life project we can't get enough of them. 🪲 The @sangerinstitute's Prof. Mark Blaxter shared this video of a type of Stag Beetle. 🧬Dig into the genome of the lesser Stag Beetle ⏬ wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-202
(2/2) 🔬 Looking for a recent success story? The June 2024 Nature article on decoding dogrose reproduction—powered by @darwintreelife and @sangerinstitute genomes—is a stellar example of an EBP-affiliated project driving breakthroughs in plant evolution and breeding.…