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FeaturedMapping the natural history of yeast in a science outreach program
New research published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics lays out a geographical sampling activity tailored for middle school students that helps discover genetic diversity in yeast populations residing in North American oaks.
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FeaturedThe little worm that could (escape light): a single nerve cell helps C. elegans escape harmful UV exposure
It’s hard to imagine, but the tiny, translucent roundworm called C. elegans has approximately 20,470 protein-coding genes—about the same number as humans. This is perhaps one of the many reasons why this common worm was the first multicellular organism to have its genome completely sequenced during the Human Genome Project in 1998. Studying C. elegans…
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FeaturedWhy one worm species beats the heat better than another one
A new study in GENETICS investigates the role of heat shock regulators and chaperones.
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FeaturedA plant biologist whose seminal work led to a vision of a sustainable future
One of the most influential geneticists of our time, Dr. Joanne Chory (1955-2024), recipient of the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal, transformed modern molecular plant biology and applied her trailblazing discoveries to some of science’s most intractable challenges.
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FeaturedUnlocking understanding in undergraduate evolution education
Teaching is an integral part of many of our jobs as academics, so collaborating with like-minded scientists and scholars to think about how best to present biological concepts to students can be a valuable and rewarding experience. More critically, the way we teach evolution in undergraduate courses, particularly how we address student misconceptions or address…
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FeaturedSame field, different environment: New study deciphers why maize plants flower at different times–and why it matters
A new international study in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics peeled back the husk of maize, revealing a hidden layer of genetic variation that explains why maize grown side by side perceive the same environment differently, and why this matters for future breeding strategies.
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FeaturedMapping the mouse seminal vesicle: A single-cell atlas suggests a new role for seminal fluid
The first single-cell atlas of the mouse seminal vesicle published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics links immune signaling to potential paternal effects on reproduction.
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FeaturedReproducibility for everyone: Breaking down barriers to better science
Reproducibility is the backbone of credible science. But for many researchers, especially early in their careers, putting reproducibility into practice can feel overwhelming. With a sea of tools and resources available, where do you even start? That’s where Reproducibility for Everyone (R4E) comes in. Hands-on, research-ready reproducibility training R4E is a global, grassroots initiative on…
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FeaturedAn advanced new machine-learning model can find genes connected to autism spectrum disorder
New work published in GENETICS shows us how new genes can be found faster and with less data than ever before.
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FeaturedLost in translation: Mistranslated tRNA variants show sex-specific effects in Drosophila
A Drosophila model of protein mistranslation reveals the effects of serine to valine (V→S) and serine to threonine (T→S) substitutions on development, survival, and longevity where not all effects are detrimental to flies.
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FeaturedA computational biologist develops software that democratizes genomic analyses
2025 George W. Beadle Award recipient Sudhir Kumar creates computational platforms that make genomic analysis accessible—and sustainable—for scientists and non-scientists alike.