🌸 Exciting news: our Digitalis purpurea (foxglove) genome study got published! We uncovered the genetic basis of flower color and morphology - TEs are playing an important role.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12889-3
#Genomics #PlantScience #Anthocyanins #Evolution
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Final week of our Python course for Plant Sciences Master’s students 🌱🐍🖥️
Covered fundamentals (data types, control flow), file handling, and modules, plus discussed the risks and benefits of AI in scientific research.
🔗 https://github.com/bpucker/PyBo
#Python #PlantScience #Bioinformatics #DataScience #HigherEducation
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@samnm
🌸 Do you enjoy cherry blossoms?
We are looking for a future group member to explore the genetic mechanisms behind coloration in cherry flowers and fruits.
The project focuses on tissue-specific gene expression and its role in ornamental plants and crops.
🔗 Details: https://www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/teaching#cherry
#PlantScience #Genetics #Botany #AcademicJobs #Research
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@samnm
🧬 Interested in Bioinformatics & Python?
A new opportunity is coming up for undergraduate students at UniBonn to learn the fundamentals of bioinformatics using Python – no prior experience required!
📚 WBIO-A-07 is ideal for anyone looking to get started with analyzing biological data.
🔗 More information & details:
https://github.com/bpucker/teaching
We are pleased to join the TRA Modelling: Mathematics, Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems. Looking forward to more transdisciplinary collaborations in the future!
https://www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news
#Modelling #ComplexSystems #Simulation #Transdisciplinary #InterdisciplinaryResearch #UniversityOfBonn #Research #Collaboration #DataScience
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This week, I visited the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Thessaly to give lectures on Long Read Genomics. It was a great experience with many interesting discussions, and I am very grateful for the kind hospitality.
More details: https://www.izmb.uni-bonn.de/en/pbb/news#thessaly2026
#Genomics #LongReadSequencing #Bioinformatics #OpenScience #AcademicLife #Erasmus
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Excellent networking opportunities and inspiring conversations at the 12th Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC) Forum!
I had the pleasure of presenting @PuckerLab ’s research activities and exchanging ideas with so many brilliant minds. Excited about the potential collaborations ahead!
🔗 Learn more about the event: https://www.biosc.de/forum_2026
#Bioeconomy #Research #Networking #Collaboration #Science #Innovation
Today, @boas_pucker gave an insightful talk on scientific writing and academic publishing for our group (and interested students) at #UniBonn. Covered everything from how to structure a thesis and managing references with Zotero to how peer review actually works - especially useful for early-stage researchers. We will likely run it again this summer when more international guests are around. Interested students at UniBonn could reach out: https://www.pbb.uni-bonn.de
Are scientific publications always right? Not necessarily.
That is why we teach students to critically assess every study. In our Plant Bioinformatics course, students tried to reproduce research on quinoa leaf pigmentation.
Read our preprint:
“Lack of evidence for anthocyanins contributing to pigmentation of Chenopodium quinoa”
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.07.717023
#OpenScience #Preprint #PlantScience #Bioinformatics #Reproducibility
@PuckerLab
Getting ready for the next Python course at the University of Bonn, starting Monday! 🚀
Plant Sciences master’s students can learn how to handle big data using Python, from the basics to applying AI for real-world problems 🌱💻
Really looking forward to a few days of creative coding and problem-solving!
Slides & materials: https://github.com/bpucker/PyBo
#Python #DataScience #AI #PlantScience #Bioinformatics #BigData #OpenScience #Teaching
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