LiGeR Network

Official twitter account for the Livestock and Genetics Research (LiGeR) Network.

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Welcome to the Livestock and Genetics Research (LiGeR) Network! Today, we’ve launched our website, and we’d like to invite you to have a look around! #genetics #genomics #livestock #histsci #histstm #sts #animalhistory #twitterstorians #biotech #hps https://t.co/dX1R83ldB9

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Although all of @GeneticsUnzip is great, of particular interest to @liger_network might be this story of Dolly the Sheep: https://t.co/eihTwqmu6z #genetics #History #HistSci #HistBio #HistHTM #cloning

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

One of our members, @mrtnj, has recently written a blog post on errors and replication in science https://t.co/efgM4nEy3G. This seems to be an important area of interest; our @DrCLancaster has also written on this topic, as reviewed by @RetractionWatch: https://t.co/VA5IokNMO6

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

In this interesting paper, the @AnimalResNexus explore possible connections between applied animal research, policy practices, and engagement with medical humanities. https://t.co/v6tkquRdaI #medhums #animalresearch

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Another #book for #AnimalHistory enthusiasts: “Animal History in the Modern City: Exploring Liminality” https://t.co/PYPWxEUPi6

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

For those interested in #AnimalHistory and #AnimalStudies more generally, @AmsterdamUPress published a new book by Nathaniel Wolloch at the beginning of the year: “The Enlightenment’s Animals: Changing Conceptions of Animals in the Long Eighteenth Century” https://t.co/mFE0qAdJa4

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

The @NiCHE_Canada group are hosting a conference in November: “Traces of the Animal Past: Methodological Challenges in Animal History”. Registration is now open, and the programme available here: https://t.co/bnpprDnPPg. The programme looks fantastic! #AnimalHistory #EnvHist

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Just in case you haven’t read it yet, one of our members, @mrtnj, wrote-up a super blog on our first workshop held in May. There were 4 speakers: Dr J, as well as @jwelowe, @DrCLancaster, and @GregorGorjanc. https://t.co/A1UnE2adrK If you’re interested in our work, get in touch!

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Professor @SimoneMeddle’s inaugural lecture on seasonal bird reproduction has been organised between @EdinUniMedicine and @roslininstitute. Make room in your schedule for 5.30pm on Mon 28 Oct! Free tickets are available here: https://t.co/LUEMOMt4NZ

[Cheryl Lancaster is always at home @DrCLancaster]

A 2018/19 @IASH_Edinburgh fellowship enabled me to establish the @liger_network, & work with some super people at @UoE_STIS, @roslininstitute, & @CRC_EdUni. I had a fantastic time, even having the opportunity to speak at @EdSciFest! What could you achieve? https://t.co/zcTXT7nM5J

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

A throwback to last year, but a fascinating thread! #AnimalHistory #AnimalBreeding #FarmingHistory

[STIS Edinburgh @UoE_STIS]

Read Ann Bruce and Donald Bruce's "Genome Editing and Responsible Innovation, Can They Be Reconciled?"

https://t.co/1LvO8DM2UE

#Responsibleresearchandinnovation #Genomeediting #Geneediting #Livestock #Agriculture #Publicengagement #ScienceAndTechnologyStudies #RRI

[LiGeR Network @liger_network]

Larry Schaeffer’s book “Animal Models” (2019) provides a fascinating overview of agricultural plant and livestock animal #genetics (and, of course, modelling systems!) since the 1960s, & he’s generously made it available online! https://t.co/2qyRcE3O4T #HistSTM #HistSci #HistBio

[HighlanderLab @HighlanderLab]

.@Peter_CaliCol from @CIAT_ talking about their genebank activities and future challenge/ambitions at @roslininstitute Computational Genetics Discussion Group. Full room!

[the Node @the_Node]

Would love to see many #devbio faces for #iamabiologist

[GeneticsUnzipped @GeneticsUnzip]

I will always love Ewe - how did the techniques behind cloning a complex animal come about? With @GenSoc UK #cloning #genes #science https://t.co/qkeFplLDu6

[STIS Edinburgh @UoE_STIS]

Reinaldo Funes talks Cuban meat-,diary-, egg-production & consumption and the politics of numbers and stats in the Cold War #stisseminar

[Roger Ros @RogerRosFreix]

We imputed whole-genome sequence data for large pig populations by sequencing 2% of the individuals, mostly at low coverage. New preprint with @AndrewCZWhalen @Vicky_CYCHEN @GregorGorjanc @woherring @alanjohnmileham @HickeyJohn @Alpha_Genes https://t.co/4NSUxU9NNl