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Luke Dunning

@luketdunning.bsky.social

Evolutionary biologist at @SheffieldUni interested in genomics, rapid adaptation & lateral gene transfer in grasses. @NERCscience IRF

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Very excited to be awarded a NERC Pushing the Frontiers grant to continue our work on grass LGT, recruiting soon! πŸ₯³

With @lara-pereira.bsky.social @jurriaanton.bsky.social @metallophyte.bsky.social & Roger Butlin

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Know an Evolutionary Genomicist looking for a faculty position? Join us in EEB @utknoxville.bsky.social Position is open for studying any organism, but personally I have some botany bias. 🌱 Apply before Sept 19 for full consideration. apply.interfolio.com/170735 Please share widely. Thanks!

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Gene turnover and contingency facilitated the repeated evolution of C4 photosynthesis in grasses In grasses, almost all species belong to two evenly sized clades (BOP and PACMAD), yet the >20 independent origins of C4 photosynthesis in this family only occur in the PACMAD lineage. Here, we identi...

New preprint using Aristidoideae genomes to identify genetic precursors to C4 photosynthesis at the base of the PACMAD clade - where all the C4 fun happens in grasses 🌾

Led by @lara-pereira.bsky.social & Ahmed

@colinplants.bsky.social
@biggenomes.bsky.social

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Latest preprint. We tested the idea that dietary restriction (DR) is an ancient response.

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Across Drosophila the lifespan phenotype and the transcriptomic response to DR are conserved. Yet, many genes were Diptera (fly) specific. Mechanisms may not be conserved…

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Extinction of experience among ecologists Fieldwork-based research and education in ecology are under multiple threats and are progressively declining. We call for greater attention to this ongoing loss of direct field experience within the e...

Great article highlighting the "ongoing loss of direct field experience within the ecology community" & why field work is so crucial for education & our ability to address the biodiversity crisis.
Extinction of experience among ecologists: Trends in Ecology & Evolution www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...

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Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com

Looking for a PhD?

Come work with us on Horizontal Gene Transfer in crops!

Deadline 14th March

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com

Looking for a PhD?

Come work with us on Horizontal Gene Transfer in crops!

Deadline 14th March

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

27.02.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Idiot's Guide to Effective Population Size This is a reference manual for the elegant, yet hideously complex concept of effective population size (Ne), inspired by a classic, self-published manual of automotive repair β€˜for the compleat idiot’...

Wow. This is sooo good. Echoing @urbanevol.bsky.social this user’s manual for Ne should be required reading for popgen and conservation genetics folks. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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More fantastic work on Silene by @metallophyte.bsky.social and team! Great to be part of the project

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Loving the new lab door sign - thanks
@metallophyte.bsky.social

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Great annual lab walk and Christmas dinner. The Peak District was bleak (but dry), the pub was warm and the company grand!

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Associate Professor / Professor of Evolutionary Genomics - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Associate Professor / Professor of Evolutionary Genomics in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge.

Associate Professor / Professor of Evolutionary Genomics
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49389/

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Jilly Cooper can re-style the Narrative CV

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But did like the suggestion of β€œLateral Gene Club” for our lab group

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Asking AI to suggest new titles for a grant on lateral gene transfer using film puns - my favourite:

β€œIndiana Gene and the temple of Genes” πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

With β€œFinding Gene-mo” a close second

Worth the risk πŸ€”

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A photo of the Sonoran Desert at night with a saguaro cactus in the foreground with the top glowing from the moonlight. A field of stars is visible in the sky behind the cactus.

A photo of the Sonoran Desert at night with a saguaro cactus in the foreground with the top glowing from the moonlight. A field of stars is visible in the sky behind the cactus.

Come join us in Tucson!! I am excited to announce a tenure track faculty position on the genomics of resilience
@uofa-eeb.bsky.social! Read more about the position in the updated link below! We will begin reviewing applications on December 9! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com

Come and do a PhD with us!!

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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A nuclear phylogenomic tree of grasses (Poaceae) recovers current classification despite gene tree incongruence Grasses (Poaceae) comprise c. 11 800 species and are central to human livelihoods and terrestrial ecosystems. Knowing their relationships and evolutionary history is key to comparative research and ...

A new grass phylogeny inferred from ~300 nuclear genes for >1,100 grass species 😳

doi.org/10.1111/nph....

A great collaborative effort from the Grass Phylogeny Working Group III

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Thanks!!

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Please can you add me πŸ™

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Thanks!

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Luke T. Dunning β€ͺUniversity of Sheffield‬ - β€ͺβ€ͺCited by 1,731‬‬ - β€ͺEvolution‬ - β€ͺGenomics‬ - β€ͺAdaptation‬

Yes please

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I put together a starter pack of people studying plant evolution! I have no doubt missed some folks that should be included, so please reply or message me to be added! #PlantEvolution #Botany

go.bsky.app/6FPMYnJ

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Thanks!

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Great thing to see day 1 on bsky - please add me

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Hello world

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