It’s #DNAday! Canada applauds Dr. Paul Hebert who is empowering biodiversity science through his pioneering work on a DNA-based identification system to discriminate species.University of Guelph #GenomicTraiblazers uoguelph.ca/ib/hebert

It's #DNADay2024! Our raison d'etre is building a #DNA based ID system for all life. Grand challenge built on Paul Hebert's vision of democratizing #biodiversity #science. ICYMI The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony #200 (from 58:50). youtube.com/watch?v=uKkn8P…

E comes after D, so we aren’t too late to share this fantastic video about eDNA by the Hakai Institute in honour of #DNAday right? Featuring a cameo from #BOLDSystems and how we are helping #illuminateBiodiversity with iBOL Consortium and University of Guelph youtu.be/eenQAfrIdwQ

Our friends at Hakai Institute have shared ep. 2 of The Nature Files, offering fantastic insights into challenges and opportunities presented by #eDNA. Learn more about how it can #illuminateBiodiversity and support biodiversity research @iBOLconsortium youtu.be/McclBn3Iyu0

Check out this timely and insightful article co-written by David Castle of #BIOSCAN Canada (an iBOL Consortium project) about the need for British Columbia to develop a unified response to the biodiversity crisis theconversation.com/british-columb… via The Conversation Canada

Exciting news for our Genomics Unit, and a great step forward to cut down on single-use plastics!

Proud to be one of four #TechnologyPlatforms receiving vital support from Genome Canada through @OntarioGenomics and in collaboration with CFI / FCI.

Recent paper on global arthropod biodiversity dynamics. With >150,000 BINs, we show varying community diversity across biogeographic regions, indicating region-specific processes. Massive co-author support: Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) SLU University of Helsinki The University of Hong Kong nature.com/articles/s4200…

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay‌2024! And registration for #iBOL2024 is now open: dnabarcodingconference.com Join the community using cutting-edge #DNAtechnologies to advance #biodiversity understanding, conservation and sustainable use!

The CBG welcomes the appointment of Dr. Rene Van Acker as vice-president (research & innovation) @UofG. We look forward to working with Dr. Van Acker as we advance innovation and #illuminatebiodiversity

📢The #iBOL2024 schedule is out! And we extended the early-bird registration to 28 June 2024. Check it out: dnabarcodingconference.com Join us in Brazil to learn about the latest developments in molecular #biodiversity science, conservation and sustainable use!

#UofG | Identifying insect species is key to biological control. Technologies like DNA barcoding -- pioneered at #UofG -- are helping, writes Dr. Jelisaveta Ckrkic of Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) for the The Conversation Canada UofGResearch College of Biological Science news.uoguelph.ca/2024/06/commen…

Researchers, led by postdoc Dr. Jacopo D’Ercole Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) & Integrative Biology, analyzed the distribution of genetic diversity of butterflies in Canada & U.S., finding high genetic diversity in places thought to be linked to geological glacial cycles.🦋 🗞️uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2024/…

Thrilled to spotlight the 24 women of the NbS Guinean Forests Project in Côte d'Ivoire! Their efforts with Malaise traps in Divo Botanical Reserve will provide crucial insect data. 🦋🌿 WUSC - EUMC CECI iBOL Consortium CIFOR-ICRAF West and Central Africa #Biodiversity #WomenInScience

Check out this great video post by our colleagues PolarKnowledgeCanada featuring a visit to the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) by Spencer Monckton, our Interim Associate Director (Taxonomy) instagram.com/reel/C_DpHZCug…

Come work with us! The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics is hiring a #ResearchTechnician for its Collections Unit. Details here: careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-Res… #ScienceJobs #GuelphJobs #uofg

Citizen science and research from our CSO Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei Mehrdad Hajibabaei in the spotlight: DNA Metabarcoding Reveals Hidden Biodiversity the-scientist.com/dna-metabarcod…

CBG is proud to be representing at the 9th International Barcode of Life conference this week in Belém, Brazil. 🌎 We’re thrilled to connect with the global community and share our latest advancements in support of the barcoding endeavour. #iBOL2024 #BIOSCAN.life #DNAbarcoding

Great way to kick off the 9th International Barcode of Life conference! #iBOL2024

Another busy day yesterday in Belém for CBG staff and postdocs, with 7 presentations given at the 9th iBOL conference. Topics spanned from bee trophic interactions to plant barcoding methodology, to bird strikes… and an exciting peek at the soon-to-be-released BOLD v5! #iBOL2024