GTDB release 11 based on RefSeq 232 (R11-RS232) is live at gtdb.ecogenomic.org. This release covers 901,341 genomes (23% increase) and has 199,923 species clusters (39% increase). Release notes at: forum.gtdb.ecogenomic.org/t/announcing.... Release statistics at: gtdb.ecogenomic.org/stats/r232.
The Genome Taxonomy Database (GTDB) is an initiative to establish a standardised microbial taxonomy based on genome phylogeny.
We’re excited to announce our keynote speakers for the JAMS 15 Symposium – Brisbane 2026! 🧬✨
This year, JAMS 15 will feature an incredible lineup of researchers and leaders in microbiology, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance research.
New version of OrfM, a simple and not slow open reading frame (ORF) caller, is out. Still simple, but a port from C to Rust gained ~25% on runtime. Now with an API too. github.com/wwood/OrfM
Sandpiper 2 is up. 913,000 metagenomic community profiles w @ace-gtdb.bsky.social R232, 200k more than 1.0. sandpiper.qut.edu.au
GlobDB coming.
Thanks to @aroneys.bsky.social @thepatientwait.bsky.social @iambrettb.bsky.social and especially the new kid @nhstefan.bsky.social
SingleM 0.21 is go - @ace-gtdb.bsky.social R232 reference database, less verbose logging, fixes, etc. Thanks @thepatientwait.bsky.social @aroneys.bsky.social @rossenzhao.bsky.social and on GitHun @EisenRa @magicprotoss @MCeciC
