🧬 AI is helping remove bottlenecks in the lab. We’re funding 2 UBC research teams using AI and machine learning to automate biological analysis, with the potential to support faster diagnoses, more reliable results and more personalized treatments. 🔬🧪 https://ow.ly/GgXQ50ZL3qJ

For animals living in a human-altered world, survival isn't a game. The Season 6 premiere of Nice Genes! 🎧 Listen to Survivor: Animal Edition: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb

🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth? Ancient DNA pioneer Dr. Beth Shapiro is coming to Vancouver for the 2026 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address to unpack the real science behind de-extinction. 📅 Nov. 2, 2026 https://events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY

This summer, Genome BC staff rolled up their sleeves and gave back by donating blood. 🩸 A small act from each of us can make a big difference for patients and families across Canada. @canadaslifeline.bsky.social #GenomeBC #TeamGenome #CanadianBloodServices #GiveBlood

Proud to support a new multi-year project that aims to reduce processing bottlenecks, enable more independent data management + bring Nanopore sequencing technology to remote communities. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-genomics-collaboration-to-enable-first-nations-sovereignty-over-salmon-data

Earlier this week, Genome BC went head-to-head with Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre in a top-tier, high-stakes, definitely-not-friendly 6-a-side soccer match. ⚽️ The game ended in a 4–4 draw, with two genomics organizations tie-d together like the strands of a double helix. 🧬🏆

At Genome BC, we appreciate the divas. 💅 They ask questions, challenge the status quo, know their worth and aren’t afraid to make some noise. So when the opportunity comes to hire a diva… you hire the diva. 👑 #GenomeBC #GenomicsEveryday #Hiring #WorkCulture

What happens when genomics education starts with the questions that matter most to students in their own communities? Geneskool is bringing genomics learning closer to home through new regional hubs https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/geneskool-hubs-local-learning-lifelong-impact/

🧬 Nice Genes! Season 6 trailer is here! Season 6 of Nice Genes! explores the new frontiers of genomics, where ideas that once seemed like science fiction are becoming reality! 🎧 https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C\

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What if we could detect biological threats before they escalate? 🧬 Genome BC’s rapid, collaborative approach helps turn genomic insights into action — from pandemic response to wildfire smoke, CWD + avian influenza. Read the story: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/from-early-warning-to-rapid-response/

3 Genome BC-funded projects advancing healthcare in BC. 🧬 Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition BC Genome Sciences Centre https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/bc-health-research-pursues-precision-genetics-based-care-for-three-conditions/

What if a blood test could help people with autoimmune disease get answers faster? Genome BC’s early investment helped Augurex Life Sciences validate and commercialize a blood test, a biomarker linked to disease activity and progression. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/a-blood-test-for-the-future/

🏃 Science meets performance. With support from Genome BC's Industry Innovation Fund, BC-based stoko designs developed wearable support apparel that helps athletes stay active—without the bulk of traditional braces.

🩺 With support from Genome BC, BC-based Arbutus Medical turned a standard drill into a sterile surgical tool now used in 45+ countries, expanding access to life-saving orthopaedic care. Read more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/how-a-simple-drill-is-expanding-access-to-life-saving-surgery/

A Genome BC-funded project led by Drs. Junyan Shi and Andre Mattman is working with local clinics and community members to develop genetics-informed testing guidelines that support more equitable care.

🌾 Better data leads to smarter farming. Genome BC is supporting the Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre, helping farmers use genomic and environmental data to make more informed decisions, improve resilience and adapt to a changing climate. #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Genomics #ClimateChange

💧Genome BC-supported research is helping make #eDNA a more trusted tool for conservation by advancing Canada's first national standards for eDNA collection. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/setting-the-standard-for-edna-a-canadian-led-effort-to-turn-data-into-trusted-action/

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What if a single water sample could reveal everything in an ecosystem, from fish to frogs to invasive species, without disturbing a single creature? That’s the promise of environmental DNA, […]

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6 Genome BC-supported research projects will use Health Data Platform BC to securely analyze genomic information alongside clinical and administrative health data. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-research-explores-how-data-can-help-detect-disease-earlier-and-improve-patient-care

New genomic tools are helping strengthen Canada's response to emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. BugSeq Read more: https://techcouver.com/2026/08/04/with-genome-bc-support-bugseq-advances-genomic-tools-for-emerging-pathogens-and-drug-resistance/

🌲 Douglas-fir trees have one of the world's largest and most complex genomes. A Genome BC-funded project is developing new genomic tools to help identify trees that are better suited to future climate conditions, supporting healthier, more resilient forests. Read more:

🌱 Healthy ecosystems start with healthy soils. A new Frontiers paper by Dr. Zelalem Taye UBC Science explores how genomics can help bring soil biodiversity into environmental policy + decision-making https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2026.1910506/full

🧬 Not all mutations are bad. This week's #GenomicRepeat revisits a favourite Nice Genes! episode exploring "heroic mutations" with Dr. Brian Arnold and Dr. Maria Pia Miglietta. 🎧 Listen: https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-4c20-8a02-c626378af1bb?d=sZH2CQc6C #Genomics #Evolution #DNA

💙 #InternationalFriendshipDay Research shows that strong social connections are linked to lower stress, better immune function a+ healthier aging. While friendship doesn't change your DNA, our experiences + environments influence how some genes are expressed through a process known as #epigenetics

🐝 Nearly one-third of Canadian honeybee colonies are lost each winter. Genome BC-supported research is helping breed healthier, more disease-resistant bees and developing tools to predict disease outbreaks before they happen. Learn more: https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/better-bees-healthier-harvests/

🌿 This #WorldConservationDay, we explore the story of the Garry oak, how colonial assumptions reshaped the landscape and what Indigenous Food Sovereignty can teach us about caring for the natural world today. 🎧https://www.genomebc.ca/newpodcast/reconciling-the-truth/

Great to attend the KPU–Molson Coors Hops Innovation Partnership event in Chilliwack! 🌱 It was inspiring to hear from KPU's Dr. Paul Adams, Dr. Mathias Schuetz and Interim President Dr. Diane Purvey, alongside Mayor Ken Popove, on how collaboration and innovation are strengthening BC agriculture.

💙 Self-care looks different for everyone. It might mean getting enough sleep, taking a walk, checking in with a loved one or staying on top of your health. Genomics is helping make healthcare more personalized, giving people and healthcare providers better information to make informed decisions.

Genomics is helping farmers adapt by developing: 🌱 Heat- and drought-tolerant crops 🌎 Healthier soils 🐄 Lower-emission farming practices Through the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative, researchers are turning science into solutions.

🌱 New Genome BC-funded projects are helping BC farmers stay ahead of pests and disease. Congratulations to KPU News and all project partners. https://www.genomebc.ca/blog/new-resources-on-the-way-for-bc-farms-under-pressure-from-pests-and-disease

Happy International Moon Day The Moon may be 384,400 km away, but understanding how life adapts to extreme environments starts here on Earth. 🧬🌕 Genomics is helping scientists explore the limits of life, from the deepest oceans to future space missions.