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Bringing Seqera Platform to Australian researchers
Discover the latest progress on providing Australian researchers with a centralised command post for Nextflow workflows.
BioCommons strengthens connections with the Asia-Pacific region
BioCommons has strengthened connections with the Asia-Pacific region and showcased our training capabilities and services at the 22nd International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCOB) hosted by the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNet) in Brisbane.
New framework to improve effectiveness and inclusivity of life science training
A first-of-its-kind framework termed the ‘Bicycle Principles’ advocates for actions that will improve the effectiveness and inclusiveness of professional development in the life sciences and beyond.
Funding boost to bring game-changing growth to BioCommons
Australian BioCommons will undertake significant growth following the allocation of crucial new NCRIS funding to Bioplatforms Australia. Designed to support game-changing national infrastructure, the funding will enable BioCommons to deliver in three key areas: BioCloud, Australian Tree of Life Data Laboratories and GUARDIANS.
Students investigate beetle genetic variation using new Apollo training instance
Teaching genetics is easier and more effective now that a powerful online tool is being made available to Australian researchers and trainers through a new feature of the Australian Apollo Service.
Automated testing with Selenium assures robust systems
The latest release of the Galaxy software includes code that benchmarks new infrastructure robustness and monitors its performance to ensure users are getting the most out of their time spent computing.
Keeping the Vortex spinning: How Galaxy Australia ensures jobs run smoothly
Total Perspective Vortex is a powerful locally-designed tool to streamline the management and routing of jobs. It led to such massive efficiencies that it has now been rolled out around the world.
Galaxy Australia’s uptake reaches a new milestone: 7 million jobs and counting!
Over seven million jobs have been submitted to Galaxy Australia! Learn more about the lucky seven millionth job and Galaxy Australia’s versatility across a range of fields.
A purpose built environment for bioinformatics on the command-line
A new welcoming interface to high performance computing environments has been created specifically for bioinformatics users, called the BioImage.
Powering up the ACDC
The Australian Cardiovascular disease Data Commons (ACDC) will pave the way for researchers to make new mechanistic insights and identify potential markers for coronary artery disease.