Science & Publishing

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

Characterizing how mutations bring about phenotypic changes is a common strategy for identifying molecular underpinnings. A perspective article in GENETICS challenges the way researchers categorize mutations as gain-of-function and advises how to avoid misleading labeling.

Researchers show that the key to helping crops withstand shifting conditions may lie in balancing speed with flexibility.

In 2022, GENETICS debuted its first annual overview of selected knowledgebases. In continuance of that tradition, this year’s piece will discuss 12 knowledgebase updates with an emphasis on economically important plant Model Organism Databases (MODs). MODs, which first appeared in the 1990s, are sophisticated knowledgebases that aim to organize and integrate heterogeneous published knowledge for…

Discover how Alex Harkess’ quest to make genomics education accessible sparked a nationwide movement where students sequence beloved campus plants, publish real research, and unlock new pathways into science—one genome at a time.

We are excited to welcome two new editors, Lynn Cooley and Sushma Naithani, to the GENETICS editorial team, while Arash Bashirullah will step down as Senior Advisory Editor after three-and-a-half years with GENETICS.