The penguin that wasn’t The Hunter Island penguin (Tasidyptes hunteri) was named in 1983 when four penguin bones were excavated from a midden on Hunter Island. Its ‘extinction’ was estimated to have occurred about 11,700 yea...

Did you know the extinct Hunter Island Penguin (Tasidyptes hunteri) never actually existed? DNA testing of its bones showed they came from a mixture of different living penguin species. #worldpenguinday #worlddnaday

Image: a multi-colored DNA helix design. Text: World DNA Day: Updates on trends in gene therapy.

Gene therapy is making great strides, especially in treating diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and spinal muscular atrophy. In this video from NeurologyLive, Dr. John Brandsema provides updates on current trends in gene therapy: buff.ly/IoQ2Q4N #WorldDNAday

On #WorldDNADay, understanding DNA isn’t just science—it’s lifesaving.

#HereditaryGICancer syndromes can go undetected. #HCPs play a critical role in identifying at⚠️pts through 👪 history & #genetictesting

For pts, knowing your #genetic risk could save your life & your loved ones! 🗣️to your #HCP

World DNA Day graphic featuring the text "World DNA Day" with "DNA" highlighted in blue and encircled. The image shows a woman wearing safety goggles and examining something through a microscope. It also includes logos for "GatewayC" and "NHS" at the bottom.

Today is #WorldDNADay 🧬

We’re focusing on the role of genomics in aiding early cancer diagnosis in primary care.

Genomics plays a crucial role in understanding the inherited or acquired genetic changes that affect how the cells function when a person has cancer.

#genomics

NEW BLOG POST: for #WorldDNADay, Amitheesha is talking CRISPR and how gene editing food could contribute to a sustainable future

Read it here: blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/sustainabili...

#ShapingSustainableFutures #CCCU

It's #WorldDNADay! 🧬
72 years after Watson, Crick, Franklin and colleagues revealed DNA's structure, we've developed a range of molecular breeding methods, including the powerful genome editing. These enable plant breeders to better respond to challenges like climate change, pests and diseases. 🌍🐛🌱

Today on #WorldDNADay we honour major scientific milestones and a paradigmatic shift. Indigenous-led initiatives like @ncig2013.bsky.social are closing the genomic gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
@azurehermes.bsky.social @blackochreomics.bsky.social @hardipp.bsky.social

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Ahead of #WorldDNADay on 25 April, we’re sharing our new Cancer Key to support you in identifying at-risk patients, providing the right support and when to refer to genetic services.

☕️Grab a brew and read our Cancer Key👇
link.gatewayc.org.uk/worlddnadayc...

#familyhistory #genetictesting

@keygene.com has optimised high molecular weight (HMW) nuclear DNA 🧬 protocols for vegetables 🥬, field crops 🌽, ornamentals 🌺 and berries 🫐. HMW DNA is a prerequisite for long read #nanopore sequencing #worldDNADay #innovation