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We’re excited to bring you another packed edition of the Galaxy Newsletter! In this issue, we’re sharing updates on the
Galaxy Training Academy 2024, the first-ever
Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC 2025), and the exciting arrival of
ColabFold on Galaxy. We’re also celebrating some incredible
Galaxy milestones, including surpassing 500k registered users and closing in on 20k citations on Google Scholar. Don’t miss our latest
Galaxy in Research highlights, and be sure to check out our list of upcoming events where you can connect with the community.
Thank you for tuning in and for being a part of Galaxy!
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Galaxy Training Academy 2024: October 7th-11th
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Don’t miss this free, 5-day global event designed to help you master bioinformatics on the Galaxy platform. With self-paced learning tracks on genomics, machine
learning, and more, plus hands-on training with real-world datasets, this event is perfect for all skill levels. You’ll also get access to expert support through Slack channels, connecting with trainers and peers worldwide.
Register by September 30th to secure your spot!
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GBCC2025: June 23rd-26th
Join us at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for the first-ever GBCC, bringing together the Galaxy and Bioconductor communities! Expect cutting-edge keynotes, hands-on
tutorials, and plenty of networking opportunities to spark collaboration across bioinformatics and data science. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn, connect, and drive innovation! Plus, keep an eye out for our logo design contest—your design could
become the face of GBCC 2025!
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Welcoming ColabFold to Galaxy!
We’re excited to announce that ColabFold is now fully available on UseGalaxy.org! This powerful tool combines MMseqs2 with AlphaFold2 or RoseTTAFold for ultra-fast protein structure predictions. With a streamlined
two-step process—MSA and AlphaFold2—users can achieve rapid results and refine their analyses iteratively.
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Galaxy Milestones
We’re thrilled to celebrate some major achievements!
500,000 Registered Users:
We’ve surpassed half a million users across all Galaxy instances, highlighting the strength of our community.
Approaching 20,000 Citations:
Galaxy is nearing 20,000 citations on Google Scholar, expected to be reached by year’s end!
Thank you to all users, developers, and contributors—your support drives our success!
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Explore some of the latest in Galaxy-driven research!
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Galaxy in Research: Uncovering the evolutionary secrets of wild loquats using comparative chloroplast genomics
A new study has sequenced and analyzed two wild loquat chloroplast genomes, revealing key insights into their evolutionary history and the genetic diversity
of loquat species.
Read
the full paper →
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Galaxy in Research: Exploring DNA methylation and aging across diverse human tissues
How does DNA methylation correlate with aging across different human tissues? A new study provides insights into this question, revealing tissue-specific
and shared epigenetic patterns.
Read
the full paper →
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Galaxy in Research: Advancing quantum materials research with Galaxy
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists have harnessed the power of Galaxy to bring together cutting-edge computing resources, paving the way for new
discoveries in quantum materials through advanced neutron scattering data analysis.
Read
the full paper →
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Galaxy in Research: Exploring Genetic Variability in Almond Blooming
Learn how genetic variations influence the blooming periods of almond cultivars, revealing key insights into their molecular regulation.
Read
the full paper →
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Save the date: don’t miss the opportunity to learn and meet fellow Galaxy users!
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Thank you for being a part of Galaxy!
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