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Research funding roadmap: How policy debates are impacting today’s funding model
The previous post in this two-part series focused on the United State’s current research funding model and the history behind it—but today, we’re facing policy debates that may radically change this long-standing process. In the last two years, the U.S. federal administration has pushed for changes to how federal funds are allocated and used. A…
Community Voices
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Samuel Isife
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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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Faye Romero
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Pablo Augusto de Souza Fonseca
Policy & Advocacy
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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.
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VIDEO: A new bioinformatics tool for gene expression analysis and visualization
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GSA’s public comment to OMB on the proposed rule “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”
Science & Publishing
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Breeding for the future through cross-community education and multi-modal approaches
Science requires deliberate conversations and clarifications. When researchers connect with their communities to reflect on experiments, approaches, and processes, it strengthens and enriches research areas and builds consensus. G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics provides a unique platform through Dialogue and Debate articles to encourage scientists to share their viewpoints on timely topics and offer the best solutions to…
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New GENETICS Associate Editor and G3 Deputy Editor promotion
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Scientists predict susceptibility to prion disease in North American elk based on their genomes
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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…