Pedro Miramontes wraps up the #BCNBioinfoRetreat with a captivating talk on the "small world" property of networks. 🌍 He connects Rosalind Franklin with the audience by exploring the genealogy, social, and political ties of top mathematical biologists. 🧬🔢💻
Gil Bor explores probability applications in biology, showcasing mind-bending concepts like the two envelopes paradox. 🧠 His research challenges us to find biological analogies to these non-intuitive mathematical analyses. #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Nelly Sélem scientific contribution includes metagenomics & pangenomics lectures at "The Carpentries" and the "R-ladies" project. CAMDA tackles metagenomics challenges, and they also advance "Wikipedia en español" to bridge knowledge gaps. #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Barbara studies the metagenome of microbialites & sediment layers at a maar crater, a site with a dramatic history of volcanic eruptions, lakes, & droughts. Her research explores the role of archaea & specialized organisms in these unique communities. 🌋🧬 #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Luis Hernández presented an intriguing assemblage of protein-protein interaction networks across species, leveraging evolutionary information. His analysis led to the identification of previously uncharacterized genes that may play vital roles in gastropod regeneration.
Maribel Hernandez kicked off our symposium by showcasing groundbreaking research from her lab. The projects highlight a multidisciplinary approach, merging mathematics with biology and network science. Exciting insights await! #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Erika Cruz wowed us with her review of mobility networks in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Her research holds significant implications, influencing public policy and the dynamics of biological agents in our society. #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Eliana Valencia shared her journey using protein networks in genetic engineering to enhance plant production. From foundational graph metrics to impressive experiments and microscopic visualizations, her work is paving the way for agricultural innovation.
Katia Aviña unveiled a compelling set of networks that clarify the role of intronless genes in cancer. Her stunning visualizations demonstrated these genes' potential as biomarkers and highlighted disruptions in specific protein complexes and biological processes.
Ramirez Rafael captivated us with his application of graph theory in reconstructing evolutionary histories. He illustrated how mathematics unveils the complexity of intronless genes in vertebrates and antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria in Churince lagoon, Cuatro Ciénegas.
Alejandro Flores introduced an innovative metric for quantifying the accuracy of inferred evolutionary scenarios. This pioneering metric integrates tree topology, evolutionary events, and the reconciliation of gene and species phylogenies. #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Manuel Alejandro is researching fly eye development, focusing on “kayak” loci and nearby genes. 👁️🧬🪰 He elucidated the essential isoforms for proper eye development and addressed embryonic lethality caused by variants. #BCNBioinfoRetreat ✨
Riesgo Escovar isolates mRNA from flies to study the genetics behind complex diseases like diabetes. 🧬🧘♀️ Transcriptome analysis predicts disrupted processes from mutations. It’s amazing to discover that eating beans can help regulate sugar consumption! 🫘✨#BCNBioinfoRetreat
Luis Delaye presented the unfinished reconstruction of LUCA, discussing how modern biology helps to infer traits of the universal ancestor. 🧬 Questioning mainstream theories is essential to advance science, sparking a lively debate on theories and evidence! #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Bertha Rueda led an amazing workshop on mutational signatures! 🧬🔍💻 We learned to use SigProfiler to identify and assign signatures to mutations. This powerful technique is helping to investigate and treat diseases like cancer! 🎗️
Daniela Frade-Pérez is developing probiotics for dogs, our best friends! 🐾 She studies gut microbiota homeostasis to address obesity and endocrine imbalances. 🦠✨ Her work aims to design probiotics that restore balance and promote a healthy gut. #BCNBioinfoRetreat
Ofelia Mora is studying the link between DNA, RNA, and the immune system during cow development.🐄 After 40 days in Veracruz sampling digestive systems, her team tracked microbiota changes, immune gene expression, and carbohydrate metabolization. 🦠🔬✨ #BCNBioinfoRetreat!
Karina Torres wowed us with her workshop on generative adversarial neural networks at #BCNBioinfoRetreat! 🤖 We processed data, built & trained the network, and generated images. 🖼️ Plus, we explored the latest state-of-the-art improvements in this technique! 🌟
Maricruz Ocampo at the #BCNBioinfoRetreat shared her research on inclusive language in law & justice. 🗣️⚖️📚 She proposes changes to the penal system to combat systemic oppression and led exercises to explore the implications of this long-trajectory revolutionary movement! ♀️♂️🔥
Roberto Álvarez shared insights on how bacterial communities respond to perturbations ⚡. His research explores data generation models & ecological metrics for multilayer networks. Results may help to predict chaotic transitions in complex systems like weather! #BCNBioinfoRetreat