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Yeast geneticist behind the 1,002 Yeast Genomes Project builds resources to connect genotypes to phenotypes
Joseph Schacherer, recipient of the 2026 GSA Medal, began exploring yeast genome diversity as a postdoctoral researcher. Now, his work, which grew to a total of 1,011 sequenced yeast genomes, serves as a springboard for a number of studies.
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How iconic campus trees can help build equity in genomic education
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.
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A lifelong quest to understand how a cell becomes an organism
Judith Kimble, the recipient of the 2026 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal, discovered the first stem cell niche—a finding that sets a path for her lab’s pioneering work in genetics.
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Building tools and a community: How a yeast geneticist transformed medical mycology research
Aaron Mitchell, recipient of the 2026 George W. Beadle Award, built an entire career around developing and disseminating new tools to study pathogenic fungi and training the next generation of mycologists.
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Landing a faculty position: Jiae Lee
Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.
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Editorial Board Updates at GENETICS
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.
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Landing a faculty position: Frank Huynh
Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.









