The Department of Genetics @Cambridge_Uni : One of the few genetics departments in the UK. https://xitter.cf/t.co/kxZ4FIKIgl
Cambridge, UK
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GeneticsCambridge retweeted
25 years of the Human Genome Project. This episode features @richard_durbin @GeneticsCam @Cambridge_Uni on the history of genomics; @mehurles on the role of the @sangerinstitute; @ee_davenport on tackling sepsis; and @mo_lotfollahi on AI and the future.
thenakedscientists.com/podca…
GeneticsCambridge retweeted
Gardening and genetics. Featuring: @aylwyn_scally @GeneticsCam on #GregorMendel; Angelo Cano @CUBotanicGarden on #seedbanks; @hendersi @camplantsci on genetic engineering; and @Beverley_CUBG on making plants more attractive:
thenakedscientists.com/podca…
“These infections didn’t just cause illness – they may have contributed to population collapse, migration, and genetic adaptation.”
- Eske Willerslev
cam.ac.uk/research/news/larg…
Incredible images created by our scientists using advanced microscopes are helping to drive biological discovery 🔬
cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridge-… via @cambridge_uni
📢 Final Women’s History Month Feature!
Today we wrap up our interview series with Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith! 🎤✨
💡 Her journey, insights & impact
📖 Women in science & leadership
🌟 Celebrating those shaping our world
🔗 gen.cam.ac.uk/womens-history…
Join the conversation! 💬
ALT Image credit: Anne Purkiss
A cutting-edge genetic model reveals that all modern humans share deep ancestral roots.
This sheds new light on our shared past and connection to ancient human groups. 🌍🧬
🔗rdcu.be/eepSI
@trevorcousins_ @aylwyn_scally
📢 Apply now! We are recruiting an Research Associate with @antoine_hocher exploring molecular mimicry and chromatin evolution 🧬
Find out more about the position and apply: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50652/
It's the 3rd week of Women’s History Month and we want to introduce you to Dr Angkana Huang [Hat], Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
Read about her research project and how she is involved in making science more equitable in the Global South ⬇️ gen.cam.ac.uk/womens-histo...
This week as part of Women’s History Month, Yuri Takahashi tells us about her love for hearts and understanding the biology behind their development ❤️
Yuri is a third-year postgraduate student, postgraduate rep and actively involved in teaching 😍
🔗gen.cam.ac.uk/womens-history…
Why do some animals live exceptionally long lives free from many age-related diseases?
Join Dr Alex Cagan to find out how nature’s solutions to longevity may hold the key to tackling our own health challenges.
🗓️ 03 April
⌚ 8-9pm
📍Cambridge Union
🎫Booking required
GeneticsCambridge retweeted
🐋 What can the genomes of extraordinary species teach us about human health? 🧬
Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr Alex Cagan exploring how studying animal species genomes could unlock secrets to longevity and disease resistance.
Book now! festival.cam.ac.uk/events/im…
#CamFest
✨March = Women's History Month ✨
We're celebrating by introducing you to a Department member each week.
Today is Dr Juliette Davis, a post-doc in the Imbeault Group. Read about her research, defining moments and how she got into science ⬇️
gen.cam.ac.uk/womens-history…
You will find us as part of the Family weekend with a variety of genetic themed, hands-on activities 🪰🔬🐣🍓🧬
🗓️Saturday 29 March
🕑 10am - 4pm
📍Pathology Labs, Downing Site
#CamFest
🔟 weeks to go until the start of #CamFest 2025 🎉
We will launch our full programme and open bookings on 17 February, so make sure you are signed up to our mailing list: festival.cam.ac.uk/sign-fest…
Are you interested in being involved with the undergraduate practical teaching we offer? We are looking for a Technician to come and join our team.
📅Apply by 02 March ➡️jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50264/
GeneticsCambridge retweeted
This week we are looking forward to
talks.cam : Epigenetics: A Code upon a Code?
Join us for this talk by Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith.
Friday 14 February, a night of love and Codes!
❤️🧬
This Thursday, we are delighted to welcome @LSaund11 as part of our Genetics Seminar Series.
🎙️Embryo-scale reverse genetics at single cell resolution
🗓️ Thursday 13 February
🕑 2 - 3pm
📍Biffen Lecture Theatre, Downing Site
Prof Eske Willerslev, Director of Research, is the winner of the prestigious Villum Kann Rasmussen prize 2025 for his pioneering work in environmental DNA 🧬
Full video and article⬇️
villumfonden.dk/da/nyhed/esk…
This week from the Genetics Seminar Series:
👤@JustinMCrocker from @embl
🎙️Drosophila in context: evolution, toxins, and behaviour
🗓️ Thursday 06 February
🕑 2 - 3pm
📍Biffen Lecture Theatre, Downing Site
Our first seminar of 2025 🤩
Precision Medicine - Transforming Healthcare 🩺🧬
This week we are delighted to welcome Professor Sir Mark Caulfield from @QMUL, hosted by
@OKaneCahir.
📅 Thursday 23 January
🕑 2pm
📍Biffen Lecture Theatre
