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GSA’s public comment to OMB on the proposed rule “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”
GSA shared serious concerns regarding the proposed changes to Uniform Guidance, which, if enacted, will irrevocably damage scientific integrity, progress, and the strength of the U.S. research enterprise.
Community Voices
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A framework for working smarter and harder
Graduate school is about more than mastering research—it is an opportunity to build leadership, communication, and career development skills that extend far beyond the lab. Drawing on experiences as a first-generation student and early-career researcher, this reflection explores practical lessons for approaching doctoral training with purpose, agency, and a long-term perspective.
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Leila Abtahi
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Landing a faculty position: Ben Vincent
Policy & Advocacy
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Successful advocacy—R&D funding protected for FY26
The collective voice of the scientific community is a powerful tool. Help us make a difference.
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Why scientists’ voices matter in Congress: A conversation with Adriana Bankston on the importance of federal research advocacy
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When U.S. scientific research isn’t funded, the economy takes a hit
Science & Publishing
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GENETICS welcomes new editors
We’re excited to welcome a new group of editors to the GENETICS editorial board. We can’t wait to see the incredible insights these new faces will bring to our Journals.
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A flesh-eating fly is re-emerging, and scientists just mapped its genome
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Gain or loss? Time to rethink how we describe gain-of-function mutations
From the Archives
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Cold-loving fungi fight frostbite, but can’t take the heat
To the unaided eye, Antarctic soil and alpine glaciers may appear to be barren wastelands devoid of life. But some microbes call hostile habitats like these home. Research on one such organism, published in the latest issue of G3, reveals some of the mechanisms behind cold adaptation—and explains why these otherwise hardy creatures can’t survive…