News A new ERGA Framework for community-engaged biodiversity genomics A new ERGA-associated article in Biological Conservation presents a five-step framework for engaging European Local Communities in biodiversity genomics research. The article argues that genomic data can better support conservation, management, and policy when research is developed with attention to the people who live in, work…
Biodiversity genomics is changing how researchers understand species, populations, and ecosystems. Genome-wide data can reveal genetic diversity, population structure, inbreeding, gene flow, and signals of adaptation. These insights can help inform conservation, management, and policy. Yet the meaning and usefulness of genomic evidence often depend on the places, species, and people connected to…
News BGE+ started!! BGE+ is the next phase of Biodiversity Genomics Europe and will support the continued development of a coordinated European biodiversity genomics community. The project brings together iBOL Europe, ERGA, and CETAF to improve how genomic data are produced, connected, and used across DNA barcoding, reference genomes, taxonomy, collections, informatics, training, and policy-facing…
ERGA has been awarded a new COST Action focused on making biodiversity genomics easier to use, compare, and apply across Europe. Genomic data can provide detailed insight into genetic diversity, harmful variation, and introgression, but these data remain difficult to translate into shared practice. Here, the focus is not on reference genome production itself, but on the downstream use of…
BGE+ (Biodiversity Genomics Europe plus) is the next phase of the Biodiversity Genomics Europe initiative. It builds on previous community work to strengthen how genomic evidence is produced, shared, and applied across Europe. The project brings together iBOL Europe, ERGA, and CETAF, connecting communities working on DNA barcoding, reference genomes, taxonomy, natural history collections,…
Introduction Welcome to the Biodiversity Genomics Alphabet! This outreach series introduces one concept each month, using plain language and a short local story to help connect genomics to everyday observations of nature and to biodiversity questions that matter for conservation, management, and education. Each entry includes an audio version to support accessibility and translations into several…
Join us for this month’s ERGA Plenary meeting! On Monday, May 18, at 15:00 CEST, we will welcome Prof. Shigehiro Kuraku, leader of Squalomix. Prof. Kuraku specializes in molecular evolution, genomics, and developmental biology. After independent roles at the University of Konstanz and RIKEN, he joined the National Institute of Genetics (NIG) in 2021. His work combines DNA sequence analysis and…
News ️ ERGA Learning paths ERGA is beginning the production of new Learning Paths to help make existing biodiversity genomics training materials easier to find, follow, and apply. Learning Paths provide a structured route through selected resources, helping learners understand where to start, what to focus on, and what to do next. Rather than developing multiple new courses from scratch, this…
Did you miss this month’s ERGA Plenary meeting ! Maria José Ruiz López presented her work on analysing the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance in Culex species using reference genomes and population genomics. Abstract Understanding the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance is essential for improving mosquito-borne disease control. This case study…
News SMBE 2026 - Let's connect! ERGA is proud to support SMBE 2026 as a sponsor. The ERGA Awards have already been granted, and we will soon share more about the winners. If you are joining the meeting, stop by the ERGA booth. We would love to meet you and connect in person!! Join the new ERGA Pangenomes Working Group! We are excited to launch the new ERGA Pangenomes Working Group, starting on May…
