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DiSSCo y Specify 7 ENG

April 4th, 2025

Understanding DiSSCo and Specify7: Tools for Biodiversity Data Management

A seminar on digitization infrastructure and collections management systems.

Join us for a special seminar focused on DiSSCo (Distributed System of Scientific Collections) and the Specify collections consortium, featuring insights into Specify 7’s architecture and tools. Delivered by Silvia Lusa from the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales and Iñigo Granzow de la Cerda from the Real Jardín Botánico, this session will explore the evolving landscape of biodiversity informatics.

Designed for researchers, collection managers, and data specialists, providing valuable insights into the platforms driving digital collections and data sharing across institutions. It will cover key aspects of DiSSCo’s mission, the role of Specify in collections management, and practical features of the Specify 7 software.

Speakers

Silvia Lusa (Real Jardín Botánico)

Iñigo Granzow de la Cerda (Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales)

when and where

04/04/2025

11:00h

Seminar Room, Complex I+D+I, Parc Bit

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Genómica Microfluídica ENG

27 March 2025

Seminar: High-capacity genomics using microfluidics

This seminar will explore the use of microfluidics in high-capacity genomics, highlighting its technological potential and applications in microbiology and biodiversity studies. We will also look at how high-capacity and high-sensitivity equipment such as the Biomark X9 can be used to facilitate environmental DNA (eDNA) and metagenomics analyses.

9h: Biomark X9: The power of microfluidics.
9:45h: Examples and applications.
10:15h: Q&A
10:45h: Coffee Break
11:45h: Practical example: “Uncovering Complexity: High-Throughput Microfluidic qPCR for Simultaneous Detection and Quantification of Oral Microbiota.” by Morgane Ortis, Université Cote d’Azur
12:30h: Individual meetings with potential users who wish to meet.

speaker

Ruth Montalbo Calafell, PhD (BFAS, Izasa Scientific by Palex)

María Peñuelas Hortelano, PhD (PM, Izasa Scientific by Palex)

when and where

27 March 2025

09:00h

Sala de Grados, Edificio de Posgrados – UIB

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Seminarios CBB Marzo 2025 ENG

Seminar

The Balearic Biodiversity Centre (CBB) organized a scientific meeting open to the Balearic community. During the half-day event, experts from various disciplines shared their research:

Joan Fornós (CBB-UIB): ““Investigacions sobre el nivell marí a Mallorca durant el quaternari i el pliocè, mitjançant els espeleotemes freàtics de les coves litorals”.

Lluís Moragues (CBB-UIB): “Microbial detection in human tissue: the role of metagenomics and mitochondrial enrichment strategies”.

Antoni Far (CBB-UIB): “El estudio de plantas endémicas o como perder tus rodillas”.

6 de Marzo, 2025

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Outreach

Charla Sagrado Corazón ing

Talk

Laura Triginer gave an informative seminar on La Mujer y la Ciencia to three classes of year 6 students at the Colegio Sagrado Corazón (FECIB) in Palma.

February 14, 2025

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Seminar: Diversity and evolution of branching worms and their host sponges ing

February 3, 2025

Seminar: Diversity and evolution of branching worms and their host sponges

The annelid family Syllidae represents a fascinating lineage of marine worms. It is the largest and most diverse family among the annelids, with more than 1,000 species that inhabit virtually all habitats and deep seas. These marine worms are known for their various modes of reproduction (sexual and asexual) and their incredible capacity for regeneration. Among them, certain species stand out for their unique branched body structures, such as the symbiotic “arboreal silica worms” (Ramisyllis spp.) that live within sponges. These worms possess a single head but develop a body that repeatedly branches into numerous posterior ends. By employing an integrative approach that combines morphology, molecular biology, and ecology, our research seeks to uncover how these branching worms have evolved and formed specialized relationships with their sponge hosts.

speaker

Dra. Maite Aguado (Biodiversity Museum of the Georg-August-University Göttingen)

When and where

03/02/2025

12:00h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Seminario: Short read genomics ing

February 3, 2025

Seminar: Short read genomics

While long-read sequencing made it possible to assemble genomes with resolved chromosomes, the bottleneck to achieving the goal of sequencing all life on Earth was the availability of high-quality samples. Scientific collections, rich with specimens from around the globe, offer an invaluable resource for short-read sequencing . I will present methods of using genome sequencing data for draft genomic assemblages and highlight their potential for phylogenomics, genomics, and biodiversity research, using nereid phylogeny as an example.

speaker

Dr. Christoph Bleidorn (Georg-August-University in Göttingen)

where and when

03/02/2025

12:00h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Courses

Curso en Medición de la Diversidad Biológica: Herramientas y Limitaciones Ing

January 21-24, 2025

Course in Measuring Biodiversity: Tools and Limitations

Measuring biodiversity is a cornerstone of ecological research, species conservation, and environmental monitoring. Over the years, this field has seen significant advancements, with increasingly precise and sophisticated methods developed to evaluate diversity across various levels, from genetic variation to entire ecosystems. These approaches range from traditional metrics, such as species richness, to cutting-edge tools that incorporate functional and phylogenetic dimensions, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of biodiversity.

Selecting the appropriate method, however, depends on several factors, including the ecosystem in question, the research objectives, and available resources. In this context, it is crucial to critically assess the limitations, biases, and assumptions underlying each methodology. By doing so, researchers can enhance the accuracy and relevance of their findings, ultimately contributing to a more rigorous and reliable foundation for biodiversity science.

teacher

Joaquín Hortal (MNCN)

where and when

21/01/2025 – 24/01/2025

9:30h – 16:30h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Invasores a les Balears ENG

Workshop

Enrique Arboleda actively participated in the discussion forum “Invaders in the Balearic Islands”, part of a series of scientific Think Tanks organized by IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB). The event brought together more than 50 representatives from the scientific community and other social sectors to discuss the impact and management of invasive species in the Balearic archipelago.

January 16, 2025

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Seminarios CBB Deciembre 2024 ENG

Seminar

The Balearic Biodiversity Center (CBB) organized a seminar featuring various talks on biodiversity and scientific tools:

Tommaso Cancellario: “Insights from the past: Invasion trajectory and niche trends of a global freshwater invader”.

Tomas Golomb: “Presentation of Specifind: Collection manager platform”.

Enrique Arboleda: “Talk on the three G’s: Genomes, Cats, and Curls”.

December 5, 2024

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Outreach

Charla Tot Tren 2024 Ing

Talk

Maria Capa and Enrique Arboleda participated in the Science Day at Tot Tren, on the emblematic train of Sóller, with a joint talk titled El sorprenent món dels cucs.

November 9, 2024