Daniel Tonge

Father, Academic, Genome Tinkerer...all views my own. This is a personal account.

[Jonathan Jacobs 🧬🦠🕹️🏕️ @bioinformer]

Hey #ASMicrobe - interested in standards? Especially in #genomics and #microbiome research?

Stop playing around with all the 2nd rate options out there and learn what we’re doing at @officialATCC at our seminar in Theater A at 11AM!
🦠🧬🦠🧬🎉🎉

[Keele University 🐿️ @KeeleUniversity]

We’re so proud of Dr Naomi Forrester-Soto from our School of Life Sciences, who’s just been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours list for services to public communication during Covid-19 👏🎖️

➡️ https://t.co/JoBsfFo8vf

[Clyde Francks @ClydeFrancks]

New study: We examined whether left-handedness🤚is associated with rare, protein-altering genetic variants, using @uk_biobank exome sequences from 38,043 left-handed and 313,271 right-handed individuals https://t.co/Kj09sU44hB What did we find? Thread below⬇️

[Jonathan Jacobs 🧬🦠🕹️🏕️ @bioinformer]

The data is all freely available for Research-Use Only purposes (not for commercial use). Registration is required, but once you've done that you can grab the data via our website or via our REST-API (details on github) #bioinformatics https://t.co/TUdzsTGPxn

[Ming "Tommy" Tang @tangming2005]

16 resources for re-analyzing public expression data. 👇 🧵

[Daniel Tonge @DrDTonge]

Trish Procter - Keele Conference of Undergraduate Research #keynote ⁦@KeeleInnovation⁩ ⁦@KeeleLifeSci⁩

[Daniel Tonge @DrDTonge]

Email is not a project management tool. Help me with your recommendations please!

[Ethan @EZebroni]

Today, I received a violation notice from my HOA for “weeds growing in driveway”so I asked @OpenAI ChatGPT to write a Shakespearean-style letter apologizing for the violation and sent it via email to my HOA…

To the Honorable Members of the [Redacted] Homeowners Association,
Fair greetings unto you, noble stewards of our beloved community. With a heavy heart and humble disposition, I pen this missive to beseech your gracious forgiveness for an errant circumstance that hath befallen my humble abode.
Alas, it is with profound regret that I must confess the presence of unwelcome intruders amidst the threshold of my abode. No less than the impertinent weeds, those audacious denizens of nature's vast tapestry, have dared to take root within the sanctified bounds of my driveway.

Pray, know that such a spectacle hath caused me great dismay, as I am a fervent adherent to the principles of harmony and tidiness that our esteemed association holds dear. It was never my intent to suffer this botanical rebellion to mar the aesthetic integrity of our cherished neighborhood.

Forsooth, in this world where man and nature doth oft collide, it behooves us to exercise vigilance and prudence in our diligent care for the lands we call our own. Yet, alas, this time, my fervor hath waned, and in my negligence, these wayward plants found solace and sustenance within the paved thoroughfare that leadeth unto my dwelling.

In my repentance, I have marshaled the forces of diligence and resolve, arming myself with implements of righteous reclamation. With a steadfast heart and resolute hand, I shall set forth to vanquish these unruly interlopers, to restore the order and grandeur befitting a homeowner within this illustrious association.

Let it be known, esteemed ladies and gentlemen, that this transgression stands as an anomaly within the annals of my record. For my abode hath been, for many a year, a bastion of meticulous cultivation, a testament to my unwavering commitment to the aesthetics of our resplendent community.

I humbly implore your mercy and understanding, that you may find it within your hearts to absolve me of this singular misstep. May the evidence of my contrition, as I labor diligently to quell these rebellious botanical subjects, serve as a testament to my commitment to upholding the standards we hold dear.

With utmost humility and a profound sense of regret, I beg your pardon and seek solace in the hope that this heartfelt apology shall find resonance within your esteemed council. I stand ready to make amends and to reclaim my rightful place as a stalwart contributor to the beauty and tranquility that graces our [Redacted].

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

[Daniel Tonge @DrDTonge]

Just out - collaboration with @HaiderNajmul @KeeleLifeSci.

https://t.co/U0A72S88O1

[Najmul Haider @HaiderNajmul]

The year 2023 could be the worst as DENV-4 will possibly be the dominant serotype with lots of secondary infections expected (DENV-3 caused a large outbreak in 2019, 2021). Community engagement to destroy mosquito habitats is highly recommended.

[Najmul Haider @HaiderNajmul]

Finally, the post-pandemic return of normalcy after 2 yr of nonpharmaceutical social measures facilitates extra mosquito breeding habitats, especially in construction sites.

[Najmul Haider @HaiderNajmul]

Second, The country observed unusual late rainfall in 2023. Compare to the average rainfall for Oct (the last month of the wet season) between 2000-2022, an additional 134 mm of rainfall was recorded in the country. 2022 was also one of the warmest years with 0.71 C higher temp.

[Najmul Haider @HaiderNajmul]

First, a new serotype, DENV-4 which was absent since 2013, reappeared in the country in 2022. DENV-3 caused a large outbreak in 2019 and thus for many people, DENV-4 causes a secondary dengue infection which probably led to a high fatality rate.

[Najmul Haider @HaiderNajmul]

Just published. Bangladesh observed an unusual dengue outbreak in 2022. Between 2000 and 2022, a total of 588 people died of dengue infection, 281 (47%) died in 2022 alone. We discussed possible explanations of this outbreak @KeeleUniversity @WHOSEARO
https://t.co/fI4Ymdno20

[Trisna Tungadi @trisna_tungadi]

Open for applications! one fully-funded PhD opportunity at Keele University to work with myself, and @ipm_tom ,@Dr_Joe_Roberts at Harper Adams to study how aphid genetic diversity & endosymbionts influence their ability to vector viruses. Please RT 🌱https://t.co/qC1SFcvcA5

[Daniel Tonge @DrDTonge]

@BalamritSokhal @KeeleMedSchool @KeeleNatSci @KeeleUniversity @BalamritSokhal - an excellent presentation of some really applied research with huge potential for impact. Thank you for presenting.

[Ewan Birney @ewanbirney]

The @HumanPangenome - the 3rd chapter. For an intro into the human pangenome, check out this thread - https://t.co/JOgKPLff91 - and additional papers - https://t.co/u2BCmgzZoB but now on to the weirdest "our genome does that!" moment. Brace yourself for genome geekery

[Ewan Birney @ewanbirney]

Congratulations to the @HumanPangenome - in particular @BenedictPaten for his leadership + highlighting @ensembl's role via Fergal Martin in annotation. For the rest of this thread I will explain this technical genomics tour de force using... Shakespeare https://t.co/a0prF4v1hB

[Helen Glanville @Dr_H_Glanville]

🚨super cool new funded PhD 🚨 Come work with an awesome team (including me) looking at the "glue" that binds soil together, exploring the chemical and biological interactions literally right under our feet with @dunkie_c @SophieLNixon from @OfficialUoM and me from @lborogeog