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How do plants adapt as the planet warms? 🌱☀️ Genome BC-funded research at UBC is exploring how plants may experience epigenetic changes in response to climate change. @LetsTalkScience Read more: letstalkscience.ca/news-media/ada…

🌱 International Day of Plant Health 🌱 🧬 Genomics can help detect plant diseases earlier, track invasive species and support the development of more resilient crops and forests.

🎙️✨ It’s back! Season 6 of Nice Genes! is kicking things off with fresh stories, curious questions and the science you didn’t know you needed. Stay tuned for our trailer drop in a few months time! #NiceGenes #Genomics #SciencePodcast #NewSeason

🧠 During #MentalHealthWeek, new BC research explores public perspectives on pharmacogenomic testing for major depressive disorder and its future in healthcare. The Genome BC-funded study highlights the importance of education, equity and genetic data privacy. 📖 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42092400/ #Genomics #Pharmacogenomics

🧬 Summer Science Program in Kamloops This summer, students will dive into a scientific mystery involving a genetically modified fungal strain that threatens a leading researcher. 📍 Thompson Rivers University 📅 Aug 10–14, 2026 👥 Capacity: 20 students Registration: ow.ly/IFPp50Yv2Wq

Yesterday’s 2026 Genomics Forum brought together over 180 researchers, Indigenous leaders, partners and community members for a full day of meaningful conversation and connection. #GenomicsForum2026 #Biodiversity #Genomics #ScienceCommunity #Collaboration

Communicating a story through visuals and text effectively is an art 🧬 At the #2026GenomicsForum, top posters from this year’s competition were recognized, with a selection of participants also delivering short presentations to share their work.

🏁🥂 A full day of insight, collaboration and forward-thinking conversations comes to a close at the 2026 Genomics Forum. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. 🌿 #GenomicsForum2026 #Biodiversity #ScienceCommunity #Collaboration

#IndigenousDataSovereignty for Environmental Stewardship A powerful panel on how data is collected, used and governed with Indigenous communities. From confronting colonial legacies to centering community-led approaches, the message was clear: no one-size-fits-all. #GenomicsForum2026

What does it take to map the full diversity of complex life on Earth? 🌍🧬 Professor Mark Blaxter explores Phase II of the Earth BioGenome Project—sequencing all eukaryotic life to unlock biodiversity, conservation, and discovery. #GenomicsForum2026

🌿 Today’s the day! The #GenomicsForum2026 starts this morning, bringing together researchers, Indigenous leaders and partners to explore how genomics can help us understand—and respond to—rapid changes in biodiversity. From climate pressures to habitat loss, the conversations today matter.

The rise and fall of 23andMe 🧬 From spit parties to data breaches, 23andMe’s story is full of twists. What does it mean for your DNA? In this Gene Short, Sarah Lando and Dr. Kaylee Byers break it down. 🎧 Listen: link.cohostpodcasting.com/b87cc2cc-6ed3-… #23andMe #DNA #Podcast

🌿 Join us virtually next week for the 2026 Genomics Forum Biodiversity is changing rapidly. This year’s forum brings together researchers, Indigenous leaders and partners to explore how genomics can help us better understand—and respond to—these shifts. 👉 Join us: events.genomebc.ca/genomics-forum…

🔬 From lab to market, the path isn’t linear Last week’s Nucleate event brought together founders, researchers and students for an honest conversation on turning science into real-world impact—from IP to first customers to leaving academia. Great energy and insights all around.

Western white pines once thrived in BC, valued for ship masts and high-quality wood—but a devastating pathogen changed that. A new Genome BC–funded collaboration is using genomics to grow disease-resistant trees and restore these iconic forests. 🌲 @RNCan

A year ago, we celebrated Genome BC’s 25th anniversary 🎉 To mark the milestone, Genome Centres from across the country came together to create this video, highlighting the impact of genomics. One year later, it’s still a great reminder of how far we’ve come and the work ahead.

📚 Happy World Book Day! What if books told you exactly what you were getting into? We tapped into our Genome BC mini library for the “If Books Had Honest Titles” trend—sharing candid, one-line takes on science, genomics, culture, society and the human stories behind discovery.

📣 Apply now for Genome BC's Women’s Health Initiative A $2.3M funding opportunity to advance women’s health through genomics across the life course. Driving research that closes critical gaps and delivers real-world impact. Learn more: genomebc.ca/funding-opport… #WomensHealth #Genomics

At Genome BC, we recognize cannabis as a significant and growing sector—contributing over $2B annually to BC’s economy. 🧬 Watch the video featuring Dr. Marco Todesco (UBC Science) to learn more 👀 A small hint: not every plant makes the final cut. #Cannabis #LifeSciences

Genome BC was at the Transforming Health Symposium last week, contributing to conversations on equity, innovation and impact in health research. From panels on equity in practice and rare disease care to clinical genomics, great to see our team sharing and learning.