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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Sara McPherson
Sara McPherson Career Development SubcommitteeQueen’s University What is your research interest? What organism do you work with, and what do you want to do in the future? My research interests involve the genetic underpinnings of disease and how understanding the genetics behind key biological processes can be leveraged to develop therapeutics for a variety of…
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Lost in translation: Finding genetic differences with greater confidence
Researchers benchmark widely used variant-calling tools to improve the accuracy of genomic analyses in laboratory mice
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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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Landing a faculty position: Jazlyn Mooney
Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.
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Increased stress tolerance in female fruit flies linked to differences in fat tissue gene expression
Sex-dependent expression of the transcription factor ATF4 in adipose tissue results in increased tolerance to methionine deprivation in female Drosophila melanogaster.
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OMB Proposed Revision to Uniform Guidance
Submit a comment on OMB’s proposed revision to uniform guidance by July 13
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Scientists identify genes underlying ozone response in fir trees outside Mexico City
Sacred fir trees in the mountains outside Mexico City are facing high levels of air pollution. Genetic maps are helping scientists understand how the trees cope and how to protect them.









