Articles by Guest Author (217 results)

The use of experimental models to answer diverse scientific questions is fundamental to scientific research. In a resource-limited research setting such as Nigeria, there is a growing need to build local expertise and capacity in the use of experimental models like C. elegans among researchers. In response to this need, our lab, Laboratory for Experimental…

This past summer, I traded my usual bench and fluorescent lighting for tide pools, salt air, and the quiet rhythm of the Salish Sea. I spent four weeks at Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) on San Juan Island, Washington—one of the oldest marine field stations on the West Coast. My PI, Dr. Brad Shuster, mentioned the…

A tool to help generate new insights about solving gene regulation puzzles.

Chronic wasting disease is spreading among elk populations worldwide. A genetics-based method can help prevent its spread in the future.

How many robotic talks and lectures have you experienced in your scientific journey? Probably more than you can count! As scientists, we typically prioritize accuracy when communicating our work but sometimes neglect to ensure the audience remains engaged. One way to hold your audience’s attention during presentations is to use a universal communication tool: storytelling. …

Sex-dependent expression of the transcription factor ATF4 in adipose tissue results in increased tolerance to methionine deprivation in female Drosophila melanogaster.

Sacred fir trees in the mountains outside Mexico City are facing high levels of air pollution. Genetic maps are helping scientists understand how the trees cope and how to protect them.

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.

The New World screwworm is making a dangerous comeback. Now, scientists have decoded its genome—a breakthrough that could slow and stop its spread.

Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.

Moisés Expósito-Alonso, recipient of the 2026 GSA Early Career Medal, orchestrated an elaborate, multi-site evolution experiment to understand how plants evolve—or fail to adapt—and may be at risk when faced with rapid environmental changes.