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Science builds on science, but the databases making that possible are at risk
Scientific discoveries rarely happen in isolation. A finding from one laboratory can inspire an experiment in another, while an observation buried in a decades-old paper might provide the missing piece of an entirely different research question. Sharing scientific findings and building on what others have learned is fundamental to advancing modern biology. One influential example…
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FeaturedResearch 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…
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FeaturedResearch funding roadmap: The route to today’s model
Research funding today is complicated. Much of that complexity traces back to World War II, which reshaped who pays for science. Prior to the war, most research funding came from philanthropic donations and government labs. Depending on the donor, funds were used for a new building or to support a specific researcher. For instance, Thomas…
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FeaturedAnatomy of an R01 Grant
If you work in a lab that receives funding from the U.S. federal government, chances are that you’ve heard the term “R01” (pronounced “R – OH – 1”). An R01 is one of the many grant types awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The R series, or Research Grant, is the most common…
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FeaturedGenetic model turns routine mating into a visible injury model
A new model of copulatory wounding in Drosophila melanogaster offers a genetic tool to study sexual conflict.
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FeaturedGenomic Prediction: Submissions welcome in G3
As Genomic Prediction continues to gain momentum, we’re looking for impactful research to publish. Could your work be the next scientific breakthrough?
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FeaturedGENETICS and G3 welcome new editors
We’re excited to welcome new editors to the GENETICS and G3 editorial boards.