David Díez del Molino 🇪🇸🇸🇪🏳️‍🌈

Leipzig U and the MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) have an open faculty position (W2) in evolutionary population genetics! This position is tenured and comes with generous core funding. We are eager to welcome a new colleague! Deadline March 11.
www.uni-leipzig.de/en/newsdetai...

The @scilifelab.se Ancient DNA Unit is recruiting a (permanent) Research Engineer for planning user projects and generating #aDNA 🧬 data:

Application deadline: March 25th 🧪🏺

www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

España es clave para la conservación de la avutarda.

Nuestro país alberga cerca de la mitad de la población mundial de esta emblemática ave, por lo que proteger las estepas y los campos abiertos donde vive resulta fundamental para asegurar su futuro 🐦

Pedro Sánchez "La posición de España se resume en cuatro palabras: No a la guerra" www.eldiario.es/politica/san...

A group of researchers and participants gather at night in a mountain landscape around a glowing blue light trap used for collecting moths. The scene is illuminated by the bright light, with trees and dark mountain silhouettes in the background. The group is examining specimens and taking notes during fieldwork. Photo credit: Alena Suchackova.

(1/2) Applications are open for the second field workshop of WG 2: Specimen collection for genomic work
📍 Vlahi, Pirin Mountains (Bulgaria)
📅 15–19 June 2026
We’re bringing together Lepidoptera taxonomists, enthusiasts, bioinformaticians, and students for real hands-on learning and exchange.
⬇️ ⬇️

New paper on global change impacts on insects, out in GEB🦋🌍

Climate change and urbanisation act synergistically: butterfly declines are stronger under warming in urban environments.

Species traits help explain heterogeneous responses.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

@ylndmc.bsky.social

Evolution, genomics and conservation of butterflies and moths - Nature Reviews Biodiversity Butterflies and moths are key indicators of functioning and healthy ecosystems around the world. This Review describes the evolutionary history of the order Lepidoptera and tracks shifts in researcher...

Now online! In this review, we cover four major topics on butterflies and moths: their evolutionary history and diversification dynamics, genomics, global diversity patterns, and conservation 🦋🌏 (1/8) @natrevbiodiv.nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Scimitar-crested Spinosaurus species from the Sahara caps stepwise spinosaurid radiation We describe a close relative of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, the sail-backed, fish-eating giant from nearshore deposits of northern Africa. Spinosaurus mirabilis sp. nov., discovered in the central Sahara...

Wow yes!

Spinosaurus mirabilis 😍

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

El presidente del gobierno tiene a toda la tecnocasta ultrafascista bailando y encima le publican cartas en el New York Times.

El jefe de la oposición todavía está intentando decir bien el nombre de la empresa donde ayer organizaron un acto de campaña.

Esa es ahora mismo la realidad de España.

We are looking for an enthusiast and motivated postdoc to join the Paleogenomics and Evolutionary Biology group at @liigh-unam.bsky.social, to lead a project working with human pre-hispanic samples. Interested candidates send a CV and letter of intent to fsanchez@liigh.unam.mx. Please #RT

Kelsey is presenting her research.

Hannah is presenting her research.

@knmoreland.bsky.social and @mootspoints.bsky.social are currently presenting their mammoth research at the International Conference of Mammoths and their Relatives (ICMR) 🦣🐘🧬 in Nairobi, Kenya.

The genome of one of the last woolly rhinoceros sequenced from a chunk of meat extracted from the stomach of a mummified Late Pleistocene wolf puppy 🤯🦏🐺

Absolute cinema 🎥⬇️⬇️⬇️

Don't sleep on the Early Bird registration for #ICP2026!

We are cooking an amazing all-things-ancient-DNA conference next summer in beautiful Stockholm

Join us 🤩

OMG 😍

Meta-analysis reveals negative but highly variable impacts of invasive alien species across terrestrial insect orders - Nature Communications Insects are crucial for ecosystem functioning but face multiple threats, including invasive alien species. Here the authors quantify impacts of invasive alien species on four insect orders, with effec...

Meta-analysis reveals negative but highly variable impacts of invasive alien species across terrestrial insect orders 🌎🌐🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

📢 I would be happy to host a 2-year DDLS Postdoc at my group using museum genomics to look at recent adaptation in insect pollinators 📉🐝🦋🧬

If you are interested in this (or have other project ideas) get in touch ASAP!

The application deadline is March 31.

INFO 👉 www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/...

Scientists Find Extinct Rhino DNA in Mummified Wolf Puppy's Stomach Scientists have sequenced the genome of the long-extinct woolly rhinoceros from remains found in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the long-extinct woolly rhinoceros from remains found in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup

GBE Highlight | From Genomes to Hives: ‘Omics Perspectives on Eusocial Evolution and the Ecology of Bees

The recent Review on the applications of 'omics tools to the evolutionary ecology of bees is the focus of January's GBE Highlight.

From Genomes to Hives: ‘Omics Perspectives on Eusocial Evolution and the Ecology of Bees

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf249

📸 Amro Zayed

#genome #evolution #bees

CarpeDeam: a de novo metagenome assembler for heavily damaged ancient datasets - Genome Biology De novo assembly of ancient metagenomic datasets is a challenging task. Ultra-short fragment size and characteristic postmortem damage patterns of sequenced ancient DNA molecules leave current tools…

Dreaming of a de novo assembly of your pesky short ancient sequences? 🧬 A new tool, CarpeDeam, may just help your dreams come true. 🧬🖥️
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#MetagenomicsMonday #ancientDNA #aDNA #paleogenomics #bioinformatics

Postdoctoral Researcher All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUAM Science - MNS - Ornithology Genetic Resources (Gregory Thom (00076688)) Work Location: 0119 M.J. Foster Hall Pay Grade: Job Description: Candidate will conduct research in coordination with one or more of the Curators at the LSUMNS. The candidate will also be responsible for helping with the laboratory mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants and management of the Museum molecular genetics core facility. Ongoing projects in the lab include systematics and population genetics studies of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Job Responsibilities: (75%) Conduct research on a semi-independent basis. Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of a curator. Attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings. Plan and develop research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program, such as phylogenomics, transcriptomics, comparative and population genomics, target capture, and other high-throughput sequencing methods. Bring new expertise to the research program. Undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research, including field work. Collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally and develop appropriate external contacts relevant to the project and future funding opportunities. Be an active member of LSUMNS’s vibrant academic community by attending seminars, participating in journal clubs, etc. (25%) Responsible for helping with the laboratory, mentoring, and training of graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and management of the LSUMNS’s shared molecular genetics facility. Ongoing projects in the lab include systematics and population genetic studies of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and fish. Monitor laboratory cleanliness and safety. Order general lab supplies for the department. Establish and enforce lab rules and regulations, and orient new staff/students at beginning of each semester. Attend regular meetings with the research team and investigators as required. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline; Expertise in evolutionary biology and computational biology; experience with next-generation molecular methods, such as whole-genome sequencing, target capture, and other genomic tools; strong publication record; ability to manage an active laboratory; and a record of and interest in continuing mentorship and outreach. Special Instructions: Applicant should provide a CV, a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a 2-page maximum research statement. Please indicate in your cover letter the curator you would like to work with. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Gregory Thom at gthom@lsu.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2026. 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The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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LSU Museum of Natural Science seeks a post-doctoral researcher for systematics and population genetics. Ph.D. required. Apply by Feb 15 at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0119-MJ-Foster-Hall/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00111141. Contact: esselstyn@lsu.edu. #postdoc

Fully funded PhD studentship here with @katerinad.bsky.social on palaeoproteomics. Apply below!

jobs.univie.ac.at/job/PhD-Stud...

Marsh fritillary butterfly, which has faced severe range contractions and near-extinction in Denmark. CREDIT: Emil Grøn

A genomics-informed study of endangered marsh fritillary butterflies suggests that moving individuals between populations could help the species survive, with minimal outbreeding depression risks. The approach could help other species as well. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/VRXi50XStzn

New work from @miyapan.bsky.social and our team, bringing ant, bee, and wasp labs together. @chuanxinyu.bsky.social shows that the ANTSR locus we discovered in ants has determined sex for 150+ My across bees and stinging wasps 🐜🐝, despite virtually no sequence conservation 😮 doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

We have opened Early Bird registration for #ICP2026 🚨

And you REALLY want to register early, since it's cheaper 🤑 and the (free) conference dinner at the Town Hall (the same venue as the Nobel banquet) has limited places.

Looking forward to welcoming you next summer in Stockholm!

Information on registration fees for ICP2026

Picture of Stockholms City Hall.

Early Bird registration for #ICP2026 is now OPEN 🐦📝

IMPORTANT: places for the Conference Dinner at Stockholm City Hall (free of charge) are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Secure your spot by registering soon 👉 icp2026.palaeogenomics.org/registration/

We're hiring! Editor, Cell Biology & Development, Nature Communications, Springer Nature. Beijing, Shanghai or Pune. Hybrid working.

We're hiring!

We are looking for an Associate or Senior Editor to join our cell and developmental biology team

Apply here:
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Accurate Runs of Homozygosity Estimation From Low Coverage Genome Sequences in Non‐Model Species Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are increasingly being analysed using whole genome sequences in non-model species as a measure of inbreeding and to assess demographic history, thus providing useful inform...

Accurate Runs of Homozygosity Estimation From Low Coverage Genome Sequences in Non-Model Species
#popgen #consgen
doi.org/10.1111/1755...

Ni Eurovisión ni un euro para EBU, espero.

🔴RTVE se retira del Festival de Eurovisión

www.rtve.es/rtve/2025120...

Homo sapiens-specific evolution unveiled by ancient southern African genomes - Nature The genomes of 28 ancient southern African individuals dated to between 10,200 and 150 years before present offer insights into the evolution of Homo sapiens.

Our new ancient DNA paper has just been published!
We present 28 new genomes from southern Africa - several of them high-coverage whole genomes.
Exciting to be moving towards population-level representation of ancient southern African genetic diversity!

www.nature.com/articles/s41...