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Carmen Denman Hume
@carmcdhume.bsky.social
I love connecting people. Trained as a microbiologist but now I write about the science. Super serious about my daily coffee ritual. Native Oregonian. Views expressed are my own.
So wonderful to see Cecilia highlighted after her years of hard work in her PhD research - she's nearly out the other end and currently writing up! An exciting time.
Darwin College, University of Cambridge@darwincollegecam.bsky.social · last mo.Lovely to see this interview from the Wellcome Sanger Institute with Darwin PhD student Cecilia Kyany'a on her research into the role of microbes in cystic fibrosis, the joy of a good pub walk, and why nothing compares to Kenyan mangoes. sangerinstitute.blog/2026/06/24/b...
It was so fun to interview @charlottewright.bsky.social who is incredibly butterfly and moth knowledgeable, for this blog. It's currently @savebutterflies.bsky.social 's #BigButterflyCount - have you entered records yet? If so, what have you spotted? 🦋 It's been a great Gatekeeper year for me!
Wellcome Sanger Institute@sangerinstitute.bsky.social · 2w agoThe #BigButterflyCount is back! 🦋 Sanger scientist Charlotte Wright studies these insects by peering into their evolutionary history ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/12/11/five-questions-on-butterfly-and-moth-genomics-with-charlotte-wright/
you too can draw bugs for cheap and be included in our upcoming #InverteFest art book. submission form here:
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Petra Korlević@petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 2w agojust submitted my #invertefest piece that was created with £1 supplies, AND YOU SHOULD TOO!! no need for fancy supplies or expensive tablets, just go doodle some bugs on some stationery
Bad hair day? Blame biology. 💇 Six surprising hair facts you did not ask for – but will definitely share. Plus, how our researchers are uncovering the science behind every strand. Read more 👉 sangerinstitute.blog/2026/07/21/s....
Six things you may not know about hair - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
There may be a series of products for it and even a musical named after it – but what do we actually know about hair? And how are researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute working to uncover what i...
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have you drawn Bubica fanart? have you took a really cool bug photo? submit them all to the August #Invertefest edition!! bsky.app/profile/fran...
Petra Korlević@petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 2mo agofound a little buddy and brought her to a nice flower shrub, but why are her wings so mangled? :( #invertebrate
Parasites seem to be the topic du jour (at least for me, I'm heading to the USA for a visit next week). So, it comes as no surprise I tucked into this news highlight collaborative work out of the @royalvetcollege.bsky.social and co-author @stephenrdoyle.bsky.social, a @ukri.org future leader.
Wellcome Sanger Institute@sangerinstitute.bsky.social · 2w agoEarly warning signs of drug resistance in parasitic worms have been revealed 📢 Scientists have identified genetic changes in the parasite that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only widely available treatment. Read more here 👇 bit.ly/4yuCEXP
After four years, several updates and a handful of CRAN releases, 𝗹𝘁𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗥-𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲, reached a version I feel genuinely good about sharing with the community. github.com/loukesio/ltc...
Parasitic worms are a big deal, but their genomes have been tricky to study 🪱. New technologies now let us generate high-quality genomes from individual worms, opening the door to a new era of parasite genomics. Steve Doyle (@stephenrdoyle.bsky.social) and I discuss what this means for the field 👇
Trends in Parasitology@cp-trendsparasitol.bsky.social · 4w agoSequencing parasite genomes, one worm at a time
Huzzah! Today begins the Big Butterfly Count, a huge effort to collect data by @savebutterflies.bsky.social. Need help understanding why study butterflies? I interviewed @charlottewright.bsky.social co-lead of @projectpsyche.bsky.social and learned heaps. sangerinstitute.blog/2025/12/11/f...
Five questions on butterfly and moth genomics with Charlotte Wright - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Drawn to genomics like a moth to a flame, Wellcome Sanger Institute Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Charlotte Wright, shares with us how she uses genomics to shed light on the evolutionary history of butterfl...
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🐦 Why are bird genomes so difficult to assemble? Birds have dozens of tiny, gene-rich microchromosomes that are frequently fragmented, misplaced, or missing from genome assemblies despite containing important genetic information. 📖 Read the publication: lnkd.in/gar-GrKZ #BirdGenomics #Biodiversity
I was busy thinking 'bout... 🦈✨️ Happy Shark and Ray Awareness Day! #sharkandrayawarenessday
First author is superstar PhD student Cecilia Kyany'a @katungececilia.bsky.social who was profiled here (and is looking for postdoc opportunities): sangerinstitute.blog/2026/06/24/b...
Breathing new life into cystic fibrosis research - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Cecilia Kyany’a studies the fascinating microbiology of the airway microbiome, especially in people living with cystic fibrosis. As part of her PhD research, Cecilia is uncovering the hidden microbial...
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A fascinating read by @tmitchellbrown.bsky.social in @science.org that merges mystery, Medici family and malaria. Great story! 🦟 Today as then, mosquitoes carrying parasites varies. 🌡️ Here's a modern day @sangerinstitute.bsky.social's guide to mosquito ID: sangerinstitute.blog/2023/08/17/a...
A beginner’s guide to mosquito identification - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Use this simple guide to tell your mosquitoes apart this World Mosquito Day
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Taylor Mitchell Brown@tmitchellbrown.bsky.social · 4w agoScientists just found rare ancient DNA evidence that resolves a 500-year-old murder mystery. Rather than poison, the Grand Duke Francesco de Medici likely died of malaria. His bones help reveal how the deadly parasite once ravaged Italy. #Archaeology #aDNA 🏺🧪 New at @science.org
Northern spotted owls were spared from logging. Now, scientists are making a last stand to save them from a new threat. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4vq2Y2B
Observational studies suggested the meningitis vaccine could prevent gonorrhea, but a new randomized trial shows no benefit. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4wDQplo
It is so great to see our early career researchers sharing their wealth of expertise on the Sanger blog. 📝 Case in point: the wonderful @liabote.bsky.social chatted to my manager @rachaelgksmith.bsky.social about cholera genomics - head to the blog to hear what she has to say!⤵️
Wellcome Sanger Institute@sangerinstitute.bsky.social · 3w agoCholera is an ancient disease that still impacts millions of people today. Here, Lia Bote answers our questions about the past, present, and future of cholera research. ⤵️ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/07/14/5-questions-on-cholera-with-lia-bote/
We call this plant the hoverfly hotel but it's always covered in all sorts of bugs. It is Bristly oxtongue. Not a nice one to touch but worth growing anyway! 🪰
so, due to unforeseen circumstances we now have TRIPLE the amount of these stickers than what we planned, so if you spend £10 at our #DinoCon table you can get whichever one you want for FREE!
The Introvertebrates@introvertebrates.bsky.social · 3mo agoand in the meantime... stickers! #SciArt
Can we predict what cancer will do next, and find ways to target its vulnerabilities at every stage? 🔎 This is what a new international initiative, PRECISE, plans to do. Find out more ⤵️ https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/building-on-cancer-dependency-maps/
Building on cancer dependency maps
A new international initiative aims to predict cancer vulnerabilities at scale across multiple tumour types to understand why these occur and accelerate the discovery of ways to target them.
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A faster, lower-cost way to track microbes. 🦠 Researchers have developed a new platform that sequences DNA of bacteria and other harmful microbes more efficiently, making it easier to monitor outbreaks in resource-limited settings. Read more here 👇 https://bit.ly/4phwvdu
Meet the ‘princess’ mosquito 👑 🦟 LSHTM establishes UK’s first laboratory colony of Aedes vexans, a mosquito that's very 'high maintenance' Find out how this pioneering research is helping to protect the UK from disease threats as our climate changes 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Hoverfly appreciation post - everytime I hear 'Watermelon Sugar' by HS I just replace the lyrics with 'marmalade hover FLY' and it just sits right. Anyone else!? 🍉🪰🎶
As last year's @theguardian.com's invert of the year, the moss piglets are really having their moment! If you want to read more about research into the DNA of tardigrades, there's a great @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog here: sangerinstitute.blog/2024/12/12/w...
What tardigrades teach us about life on the edge - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Tardigrades are tiny creatures renowned for their ability to survive extreme conditions. Dr Witold Morek, Postdoc at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, studies tardigrade genomes to unravel their evolutio...
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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍@ebpgenome.bsky.social · 4w ago🧬 Tiny genomes, big discoveries. Ultra-low-input sequencing is helping researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute's Tree of Life Programme generate high-quality genomes from tiny tardigrades. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/phemydar #Genomics #Tardigrade #Biodiversity @sangerinstitute.bsky.social
"[The bloodstream is like] a very rough river populated by piranhas." Dr Nicola Aceto/@eth-dbiol.bsky.social 🩸 I'm a scrolly-telling fan; the cluster sliding story is laid out beautifully with great visuals to interact with. Worth a read! Bravo to the team @science.org for creating these visuals.
Science Magazine@science.org · 4w agoTumor cells often metastasize in clusters with other cells, offering novel targets for treatments. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4vGFV50
Allll the cabbage whites (plus a rogue green caterpillar?). We only grow the kale for the pets. The hamster in the family's favourite treat is also home to these caterpillars so we'll have to feed him the store bought stuff until these little guys fly the nest!
Not one but TWO Glowworms in the garden. These nocturnal beauties are magical These wingless females are glowing for a couple of hours each night to attract the boys into the garden.. www.buglife.org.uk/bugs/bug-dir... @royentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social
Researchers estimate our planet is home to roughly 20 million insect species—only 1 million of which have been scientifically described. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4b1vRuu
