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Congratulations to the Spring 2026 DeLill Nasser Award recipients!
Twice each year, the DeLill Nasser Awards for Professional Development support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers as they pursue opportunities to advance their research, expand their skills, and connect with the genetics community. Meet this season’s recipients and learn about the exciting research they’re leading.
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A framework for working smarter and harder
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.
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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Leila Abtahi
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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GENETICS welcomes new editors
We’re excited to welcome a new group of editors to the GENETICS editorial board. We can’t wait to see the incredible insights these new faces will bring to our Journals.
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A flesh-eating fly is re-emerging, and scientists just mapped its genome
The New World screwworm is making a dangerous comeback. Now, scientists have decoded its genome—a breakthrough that could slow and stop its spread.
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Gain or loss? Time to rethink how we describe gain-of-function mutations
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.
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Your guide to Kobe, Japan for Worm 2027
Join us for the 26th International Worm meeting July 18–22, 2027, in Kobe, Japan. Start planning your trip now, and we’ll see you in 2027!









