Vincent Doublet

Four frame cartoon. frame 1: 3 people one with round head, one a square head one triangular. Text reads "We may look different" frame 2: 3 thought bubbles, one with a red square in it, one a blue drop shape, one a yellow 5 point star. Text reads: "we may think different". frame 3: string of identical linked paper cut people. Text reads, "But inside us, we have one thing in common". frame 4: close up of one of the paper people, text on the person says "microplastics".

#Chagas disease–carrying kissing bugs establish new base in Florida homes

The insects, which live in North, Central, and South America, are seeking refuge as their natural habitat is disturbed by development.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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Animal Behaviour - Bielefeld University With a team of over 50 people, the different research groups study animal behaviour within the framework of the four questions of Tinbergen, both in the lab and in the field. Current model systems include laboratory studies on zebra finches (

Bielefeld University seeks a postdoc for a 6-year scientific assistant position in Animal Behaviour, starting March 2026. Apply by Sept 10, 2025. More info: www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/biologie/forschung/arbeitsgruppen/behaviour #job

With @melaniegasser.bsky.social !

A great presentation of the #EUFAWREADY project by Emmanuelle D'Alençon at the 12th International Workshop on the Molecular Biology and Genetics of Lepidoptera, held at the Orthodox Academy of Crete.

‪@eufawready.eu‬

#SMBE2025 Symposium 20: Thematic symposium: evolution of immunity

🔗 smbe2025.scimeeting.cn/en/web/program/25070

Fly Open access research on Drosophila developmental/evolutionary biology, organogenesis, neurobiology, circadian rhythms, learning & memory, sex determination

Fly journal is now on BlueSky! The world’s only academic journal dedicated to research on Drosophila & cognate insects. A fully open-access journal that combines rapid publication with high standards of peer-review. For further info and how to submit your work, see the link.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biodiversity Research Using Genetics - Ledig stilling på Aarhus Universitet Ledig stilling ved Center for Kvantitativ Genetik og Genomforskning, Aarhus, Aarhus Universitet

Aarhus University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in population genetics, comparative genomics, or bioinformatics for biodiversity research. More info: https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-biodiversity-research-using-genetics #job

ECE 2026 - XIII European Congress of Entomology It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Tours, France, in the heart of the Loire Valley, from June 29 to July 3, 2026.

🚨 Save the date!!
We're hosting the next European Congress of Entomology (ECE) in Tours, France 🇫🇷 from 29 June to 3 July 2026 🐞🦋🐜
🔬 50+ symposia covering nearly every aspect of insect science
📅 Registration opens 10 July 2025
🔗 Stay tuned: www.ece2026.org
#ECE2026 #Entomology #Insects

Sex-biased Migration and Demographic History of the Big European Firefly Lampyris noctiluca Abstract. Differential dispersion between the sexes can impact the colonization process and demographic history of a species. Here, we explored the demogra

@anaevolcatalan.bsky.social @hoehna.bsky.social @stusso.bsky.social @ulrikacandolin.bsky.social et al. analyse genomes of the European firefly, revealing a complex demographic history shaped by glaciation and sex-biased dispersal.

🔗 academic.oup.com/mbe/article/42/6/msaf123/8170119

#evobio #molbio

The aim of this proposal is to place population genomic insights into a comparative framework to gain fundamental insights into the determinants of evolutionary outcomes. The project will work within LepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium (https://lepeu.github.io/). LepEU provides access to field samples from European populations of diverse species. Chromosome-scale reference genomes are provided by Project Psyche (https://www.projectpsyche.org/). Networking during the postdoc will be facilitated by participation in the 10kLepGenomes COST Action (https://10klepgenomes.eu/). Existing datasets await analysis, while additional samples need DNA extraction and submission for sequencing. Functional validation capability (CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations) is also available to test emergent hypotheses of allele-to-phenotype impacts. Personal research interests of the postdoc will be important to determine the exact project, as the project has a generous sequencing budget.

The successful applicant should have a PhD (obtained within 6 years of the application deadline) in a suitable subject area, such as evolutionary biology or population genomics. A strong interest in population genomics, local adaptation, comparative analyses, and experience working with genomic-scale data is essential. The candidate must have a documented publication record demonstrating relevant skills. Experience working with bioinformatic pipelines (e.g., Snakemake), or working with butterflies is welcome but not essential. The net salary is 28,000 SEK/month (~2,430 Euro, not subject to Swedish income tax) and comes directly from the Carl-Trygger Foundation stipend, which is paid out directly to the postdoc. Only PhD candidates acquired outside of the host department can apply. Currently, the lab of Prof. Wheat consists of 3 postdoctoral researchers, while the Dept. of Zoology provides a vibrant and excellent research environment of active, dynamic researchers. Applications should include: i) a succinct description of research interests and experience, detailing your contribution to any relevant publications (max 1 page), ii) why you are the ideal candidate for this position in the lab (max 1 page); iii) a CV including a list of publications, and iv) the name and contact information of two personal references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 23 August 2025. The project is planned to start on 1 October, but flexibility in the starting date can be provided for a suitable candidate. Please contact Prof. Wheat for additional information.

🚨Postdoc opportunity🚨: LepEU postdoc: comparative population genomics of European scale adaptation in butterflies

2 year, full-time PD in my group, Stockholm Univ.

Applications assed on rolling basis, deadline: 23 August 2025. Planned start 1 Oct.

Details:
christopherwheatlab.wordpress.com

Only 2 days left to submit your abstract!
Be part of #DZG2025 in Berlin—where the full spectrum of zoological research comes to life.
Let your work take center stage!

CIFE XI Pour une inscription en tant que membre voici le lien : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hDvhYmAZYkWMf3JHKVHaj80vdZwcyv9IswtLiVmoIiJURU5OVEdaUVFMSkQ4RUI0N1pUTFRDWVlKQS4u&origin=QRCode La CIFE est une organisation dont les objectifs sont de promouvoir les activités des entomologistes francophones et de leur permettre de se rencontrer afin de partager leurs résultats de recherche et de consolider des collaborations au niveau international. La principale activité de la CIFE est l’organisation, tous les quatre ans, d’une conférence internationale en entomologie, la première ayant été organisée à Paris en 1982. Ces conférences couvrent l’ensemble des activités en entomologie et reflètent les champs d’études des entomologistes francophones. La CIFE XI est organisée à Liège, Belgique avec l’aide du laboratoire d’Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive de Gembloux Agro-Bio tech – Université de Liège (ULiège) et ses partenaires entomologistes de l’Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), de l’Université de Mons (UMons), le Musée Royal d’Afrique Centrale (MRAC) et le Centre de recherches agronomiques wallon (CRAw) de Gembloux. La CIFE XI a pour thème général « L’entomologie face à la globalisation et à l’approche une seule santé ». Le concept One Health, ou "une seule santé" a émergé au début des années 2000, en réponse à la recrudescence des maladies infectieuses et à la prise de conscience de l'interdépendance entre la santé humaine, la santé animale et la santé de l'environnement. L'idée de l'interdépendance de ces trois domaines n'est pas nouvelle, mais l'approche « Une santé » a permis de la formaliser et de la mettre en pratique. En effet, tout changement intervenant dans les liens entre les protagonistes, le plus souvent incluant des insectes peut augmenter le risque d’apparition et de propagation de nouvelles maladies aux plantes, aux animaux et/ou à l’homme. « Une seule santé » est une approche visant à optimiser la santé des humains, des animaux et des écosystèmes en intégrant ces domaines, plutôt qu’en les séparant. La globalisation est un élément majeur dans l’évolution des protagonistes, des insectes en particulier. Cela intègre notamment le commerce, l’agriculture, l’urbanisation, les industries, le changement climatique, la fragmentation des habitats et l’exploitation des zones sauvages. La pandémie de COVID-19 a mis en lumière la nécessité d’établir un cadre mondial pour assurer une meilleure surveillance et mettre en place un système plus global et intégré. Les lacunes en matière de connaissances de l’approche « Une seule santé », de prévention et de mise en œuvre d’approches intégrées ont été considérées comme des éléments moteurs de la pandémie. En tenant compte des liens entre la santé humaine, la santé animale et la santé environnementale, l’approche « Une seule santé » est envisagée comme un facteur de transformation contribuant à améliorer la santé dans le monde. Les insectes et l’entomologie sont donc pleinement concernés. L’impact d’une approche « Une seule santé » et la globalisation sur l’entomofaune peut être déclinées en diverses thématiques abordées dans le cadre de sessions proposées, notamment : Vecteurs, zoonoses et enjeux entomologiques en santé globale Dispersion des insectes et changements globaux Insectes, écosystèmes et services écosystémiques Santé environnementale et protection intégrée des cultures Entomologie appliquée à la sécurité alimentaire et à l’économie circulaire Outils de diagnostic morphologique et moléculaire Technologies émergentes en entomologie Éthique, perceptions et culture … La conférence se veut être internationale et ouverte combinant les expertises au nord et au Sud, pour développer les collaborations tant fondamentales qu’appliquées, aussi dans le cadre de la coopération au développement pour étudier et trouver des solutions aux nombreuses questions en lien avec le concept d’une seule santé. Les propositions d’autres sujets de sessions et de workshop thématiques et/ou techniques sont les bienvenues.

La 11e Conférence internationale francophone d'entomologie se déroulera du 6 au 9 juillet 2026 en Belgique !

ATAC‐seq in Emerging Model Organisms: Challenges and Strategies Principle of ATAC-seq (left), overview of arthropod species with published ATAC-seq data (middle), summary of experimental design (right).

You want to apply #ATACseq in your emerging model organism, but you don't know where to start? Is #ATACseq the best method for my research questions? Search no more! We got you covered with our new review: doi.org/10.1002/jez.... Excellent collaboration with @gevol.bsky.social

Is antibiotic (mis)use an emerging ecological threat to wild insects? Antibiotic discovery revolutionized human healthcare and boosted agricultural productivity. The efficacy of this revolution is now being challenged ho…

Here, our new review where we discuss the physiological & ecological consequences of antibiotic pollution on insects and their microbiota.

We urgently need to understand the potential impact of antibiotic residues on wild species & ecosystems 🧪

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Well done to my PhD student, Luisa, for this award at @empseb30.bsky.social!

Drosophila Genetic Database The Drosophila Genetic Database, FlyBase, is on the brink of collapse due to the sudden termination of the FlyBase NIH grant, which includes salaries for 5 literature curators based at the University ...

#drosophila @flybase.bsky.social request emergency funding:
"As it stands, by the end of July, 2025, there will be no future updates to FlyBase, and in the worst case scenario access to the website will also be lost" => please donate!

www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-camb...

📣 We are recruiting new group leaders in Innovative Biology!

RNA biology
Epigenetic regulation
Cell cycle regulation
Cancer, immunology
Virology

Application and information ⬇️
application.igmm.cnrs.fr

@cnrsbiologie.bsky.social @cnrsoccitanieest.bsky.social @umontpellier.bsky.social

Organ-specific microbiomes of Biomphalaria snails - Animal Microbiome Background The microbiome is increasingly recognized to shape many aspects of its host biology and is a key determinant of health and disease. The microbiome may influence transmission of pathogens by...

📣 New paper: Organ-specific microbiomes of Biomphalaria snails

📋 Snails, vector of blood flukes, have specific microbe communities associated with their organs. Whole snail microbiome is not the true composite of these microbiomes. 🧵👇

Go get it: doi.org/10.1186/s425...

A late #NationalSnailDay 🧪

On the quest for novelty in ecology Ottaviani, Gianluigi1, 2, 3, 4  ; Martínez, Alejandro5 ; Petit Bon, Matteo1, 6 ; Mammola, Stefano4, 5, 7 1 Institute of Botany, The Czech Academy of Sciences, Třeboñ, Czech Republic 2 Department of…

Now published in Peer Community Journal, #ecology section: On the quest for novelty in ecology

Dear Zoologists (in Germany)!
Before leaving for your extended public holiday weekend... Consider registering for the #DZG2025 to secure the Early Bird fee.
Early bird registration is ending soon.

Gene and Genome Duplication in Spiders In chelicerates whole genome duplications (WGDs) were identified in distinct groups. While there is evidence that Xiphosurans/horseshoe crabs had three rounds of WGD and arachnopulmonates (e.g. spide...

🕷️🧬 Review Alert: Gene and Genome Duplications in Spiders!
We are excited to share our latest work published in JEZ B:
📖 “Gene and Genome Duplication in Spiders”
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/jez....
Gene duplication is a powerful force in evolutionary innovation—and spiders offer a unique lens to study it.

Must see!

Evolution of Wolbachia male-killing mechanism within a host species Male-killing bacterial symbionts, prevalent in arthropods, skew population sex ratios by selectively killing male progeny, profoundly impacting ecolog…

@haraipapilio.bsky.social paper on evolution of Wolbachia MK mechanism through prophage acquisition in molina butterflies - avoiding suppression by the host. Now out! #symbiosky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti.... With @daisukekageyama.bsky.social @bolinabug.bsky.social and others

Just out "Making sense of the virome in light of evolution and ecology" doi.org/10.1098/rspb... from super ⭐ team @meganawallace.bsky.social @duckswabber.bsky.social @jemmageoghegan.bsky.social @ryanmimrie.bsky.social @eddieholmes.bsky.social @xavh.bsky.social in Proc B @royalsocietypublishing.org

Here’s an article on the gull diet project that @alice-risly.bsky.social has been promoting. A good read and I’m sure lots of birders have images they could share using this link citsci.org/projects/gul...

#birdingWales #birdingScotland #UKbirding #seabirds #ornithology

Postdoc Opportunity

Got a PhD in disease evolution, or something similarly hardcore? Know your way around phylodynamics? Good. We need you.

If you’re up for real-world research getting hands-on with fieldwork, sequencing, and making sense of viral evolution, apply here: jobs.inrae.fr/en/ot-25456.

Nathalie Volkoff, Directrice de recherche à @INRAE_France, participera aux #JFV2025. Sa présentation portera sur l’ "Analyse fonctionnelle des gènes conservés au cours de la domestication virale chez un parasitoïde ichneumonide." 🧬

Plus d'infos 👉 https://jfv-2025.sciencesconf.org/

A Research Highlight by @risely_a, relating to a previously published paper (buff.ly/pPIrOqk), explores how feather mites selectively feed on specific bacteria and fungi on feathers with potential benefits to hosts 🦠
Read it here: buff.ly/UAePt80

Host ecology and phylogeny shape the temporal dynamics of social bee viromes Nature Communications - Viromes, or viral communities, may evolve host-specificity. Here, the authors use 100 plant and insect viral sequences to find that plant-pollinator interactions and...

Happy to share our last paper!

We used RNA-seq & plant-pollinator networks to show that #bee #viromes are largely host specific, even more when considering replicating viruses. In contrast, distribution of bee-associated plant viruses is mainly driven by plant-insect interactions.

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