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What happens when you send a letter to Congress?
Ever wonder what happens after you contact your elected officials? Former AAAS-ASGCT Congressional Policy Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives, Adriana Bankston walks us through the journey of a congressional advocacy letter and explains how scientists can use their voices to help shape research funding and federal policy.
Community Voices
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Kazeem Adekunle Alayande
We’re taking time to get to know the members of the GSA Early Career Scientist Subcommittees. Join us to learn more about members of the Early Career Leadership Program.
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The Annual Drosophila Research Conference spans generations of scientists
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Sara McPherson
Policy & Advocacy
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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.
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OMB Proposed Revision to Uniform Guidance
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Successful advocacy—R&D funding protected for FY26
Science & Publishing
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New GENETICS Associate Editor and G3 Deputy Editor promotion
Congratulations to Francisco A. Cubillos and Koen Verhoeven on their promotions in G3 and GENETICS.
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Scientists predict susceptibility to prion disease in North American elk based on their genomes
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Lost in translation: Finding genetic differences with greater confidence
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…