Chao Tong

Fascinated by Arthropod Complex Traits (ACT) & Convergent/Parallel Evolution

[Chao Tong @chtong90]

https://t.co/76IvJy3ma8

[Nick Desnoyer @NickDesnoyer]

Scientific drawing is an important skill that used to be an integral part of a scientists training 📝

I use vectors for my drawings- here are 5 reasons why they are awesome (1/6 🧵)

[Shan Meltzer @shanmeltzer]

I recently realized a lot of trainees don't really know the format of a compelling research presentation. I compiled a template that people can download on my lab website! A 🧵 to explain each component... 1. start with a nice title slide. https://t.co/wZ2wzjNFJJ

[Tom Jenkins @Tom__Jenkins]

I developed this application Assembly Stats Viewer to query the NCBI assembly database and allow users to compare stats.

I've found it useful for:
- Finding out if a species has a reference genome
- Comparing basic stats of assemblies

#genomics #popgen
https://t.co/WqqhXlFUBN

[Dr. Laura Bertola @LauraDBertola]

DeepDive: estimating global biodiversity patterns through time using deep learning https://t.co/llPj9zZ0Pd

[GBE (Genome Biology and Evolution) @GenomeBiolEvol]

Conserved Noncoding Elements Evolve Around the Same Genes Throughout Metazoan Evolution https://t.co/8osA6poCvj #science #evolution #biology #genome

[Shinichi Nakagawa | 中川震一 @itchyshin]

For all people who struggle with academic writing, Loisa Lagisz and I share our experiences and secrets, which helped 50+ students publish their first papers. Please share with your colleagues!
@Trends_Ecol_Evo
paper: https://t.co/w1qkPCW2XA
preprint: https://t.co/LryUIH2pY2

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[Chao Tong @chtong90]

really interesting convergent phenotypic evolution paper focusing on the evolution of kidney sizes and supraorbital salt glands of birds 🧬https://t.co/iWzgmXl93R

[Chao Tong @chtong90]

really powerful tool! https://t.co/n7oRLhPiwr

[Chao Tong @chtong90]

In collaboration with ZhishengZhang (SWU) & MingBai (IOZ-CAS), we've unraveled the genomic basis of underwater adaptation in the aquatic spider, Argyroneta aquatica, facilitated by relaxed selection, rapid evolution & horizontal gene transfer (HGT). 🕷️https://t.co/svI3TCJ4FX

[Tom Jenkins @Tom__Jenkins]

I built AssemblyStatsViewer to quickly compare genome assemblies via a user-friendly UI...

Found another use for it today – finding out if new assemblies have been published for certain taxa! E.g. coralline red algae 🪸

app➡️https://t.co/TJjuKaRJL4
code➡️https://t.co/HzZoBPrZJu

[Saransh Kaushik @saranshwrites]

Stanford University is offering totally free online courses.

No sort of fees required.

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[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

In two independent Science studies, researchers used time-resolved crystallography at an x-ray free electron laser to capture the process of #DNA repair from picoseconds to microseconds.

Learn more ⬇️
📄: https://t.co/giciV6B1dF
📄: https://t.co/L9Z4Gxg0SV

[João Araújo @joaofungo]

Spiders are often found victims of fascinating fungi exhibiting exuberant appearance and intriguing biology. This one seems to have turned its host into a birthday cake with candles!
🎂

[Chenxin Li, PhD (@chenxinli2.bsky.social) @ChenxinLi2]

Not enough people know about https://t.co/22Y7FJ4Ysl
Open source vector graphics. Free alternatives to BioRender.

[Prof Sanchez-Baracaldo @sanchez_baracal]

Spread the word! Free Software new version is now out: TreeViewer version 2.2.0! #Phylogenetics Plot multiple age distributions, spreadsheet editor, lots of examples and more! Download from https://t.co/DFDfN9lcwy

[Yun S. Song @yun_s_song]

After 2 rejections & 4 rounds of review (all by the same journal), our first GPN paper is finally published: https://t.co/UePghVpL2p

We feel jaded, but it was worth the effort and we are grateful to the reviewers for their time & helpful feedback.

Some lessons learned:
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[Adarsh Chetan @AdarshChetan]

Forget ChatGPT, It costs $20/M to use.

Here are 7 alternatives to you use GPT-4 for free.

Open 🧵

[Hasan Toor @hasantoxr]

GPT-4 is a phenomenal AI tool in 2023.

But it costs $20/month to use it.

Here are 7 ways to access it for free:

[Sujai Kumar 🐢 @[email protected] @sujaik]

Whoa!

compleasm: a faster and more accurate reimplementation of BUSCO

by Neng Huang and @lh3lh3

https://t.co/GzgBiWUtCm

452 SECONDS (!) on 8 threads for a chrom level 350 Mb lepidopteran genome Aplocera efformata generated by @darwintreelife @SangerToL, with 99% completeness