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In memory of R. Scott Hawley (October 8, 1953–January 31, 2025)
GSA is sad to learn of the passing of R. Scott Hawley, esteemed friend, colleague, and mentor to many. A pioneer of Drosophila and meiosis research and a long-time member, GSA Journals editor and author, and former GSA President, Hawley leaves a profound void in the genetics community and the lives of all he touched,…
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