Hashtags of the Week (HOTW): DNA Day Closes the Semester (Week of April 22, 2013)

Originally posted at the THL Blog by @Arduanne, to whom we wish a magical summer, with much gratitude for her assistance this term. http://thlibrary.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/hashtags-of-the-week-hotw-dna-day-closes-the-semester-week-of-april-22-2013/

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This week was the end of regular classes for the winter semester. As exams loom, you may consider stopping by the library for last minute references or a quiet study space, and just be glad that it is no longer the 19th century.

RT @kd_clarke: Who knew #UMich students got so dressed up to study in the library? #1870s #finals #umheritage twitter.com/kd_clarke/statÖ

— UniversityofMichigan (@umich) April 25, 2013

And if you just need a quick break from it all, check out the Umich Study Break Tumblr that is crammed with pictures and gifs that no doubt will summarize your feelings exactly at this time of year. In the wider world, this week marked the 60th anniversary of the discover of DNA. Thursday was #DNADay and several hashtags celebrated this major discovery.

Today is DNA Day: 60th Anniv of Watson & Cricks descrip of Double Helix buff.ly/11FcGNd .@beltel via @biomedcentral

— Eric Rumsey (@ericrumsey) April 25, 2013

The top two hashtags associated with DNA Day were #DNA60 and #DNADay. They are paying homage to Watson & Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and the Human Genome Project.

Here it is – the original Nature paper nature.com/nature/dna50/wÖ 60 years ago today. #DNA60

— Wellcome Trust (@wellcometrust) April 25, 2013

For #DNADay: Glimpse Millions of Years into Evolution’s Past with Sequenced Coelacanth Genome: bit.ly/ZuSIX1 #DNA60

— Atlas Obscura (@atlasobscura) April 25, 2013

A totally non-exclusive, utterly fascinating #DNADay interview w Ray Gosling (Rosalind Franklin’s PhD student) bit.ly/ZlI2ZG #DNA60

— Genome Biology (@GenomeBiology) April 25, 2013

Findings from the @23andme (#client) survey, in infographic form. #DNADay twitter.com/brianreid/statÖ

— Brian Reid (@brianreid) April 25, 2013

Happy #DNADay! #DNA60 Visit your favorite genome browser today to see the DNA sequence for nearly 100 organisms: genome.ucsc.edu

— UCSC Genome Browser (@GenomeBrowser) April 25, 2013

60 years ago today, Watson & Crick proposed a structure for DNA in @naturemagazine. #DNAday j.mp/17VfRB5 twitter.com/noahWG/status/Ö

— Noah Gray (@noahWG) April 25, 2013

Personal Genomics is gaining ground in the conversation spaces surrounding DNA. The GET Conference (Genomes, Environments, Traits) had its own hashtag for DNA Day that explored current trends and issues surrounding genomics research. You can follow their coverage at #GET2013.

“Choosing to be human reference standard” session at #GET2013 will discuss open cell lines, moderated by @rkrulwich bit.ly/10Znczg

— Jason Bobe (@jasonbobe) March 29, 2013

Re discussion giving your data/blood into black hole, give blood in more meaningful way via socialblood.org. #GET2013 @mishaangrist

— Esther Dyson (@edyson) April 25, 2013

At #GET2013 @rkrulwich asking great questions as a person (not as a patient or scientist) on opps &Ö instagram.com/p/YiFDoePgLE/

— Rodrigo Martinez (@RodrigoATCG) April 25, 2013

RK w/ an interesting question: if I’m a university, which makes me more money: my basketball team, my football team or my biobank? #GET2013

— Dan Vorhaus (@genomicslawyer) April 25, 2013

Here’s one more link to live webcast for #GET2013 goo.gl/fb/vVeZ3 (thx to @illumina & fora.tv)

— Dan Vorhaus (@genomicslawyer) April 25, 2013

Personal genomics–maybe an excellent idea? ow.ly/2woyEi

— ACP Internist (@acpinternist) April 24, 2013

i am a part of this market: “recreational personal genomics” fyre.it/aCAPN8.4

— Eric Rosser Eldon (@eldon) April 24, 2013

just published new paper on personal genomics with Chris Grovespalgrave-journals.com/biosoc/journalÖ #personalgenomics #personalizedmedicine

— richard tutton (@TuttonR) April 23, 2013

Finally, for those of you graduating this semester, happy trails and best wishes. Go Blue!

To all of our seniors feeling apprehensive about leaving Ann Arbor, remember that being a Wolverine lasts a lifetime! ow.ly/i/1XRsa

— UniversityofMichigan (@umich) April 24, 2013