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NewsA 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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NewsUnlocking 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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NewsA 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.
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NewsDistinguished professor proves effective mentorship is both art and science
For the inaugural recipient of the Genetics Society of America Mentorship Award Dr. Brandon Gaut, leading a lab is not only scientific but personal.
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NewsA molecular biologist sees science as a search for the truth
2025 Edward Novitski Prize recipient Kevin Struhl’s pioneering work on yeast molecular biology and transcriptional regulatory mechanisms is driven by a desire to understand how things work—with bonus points for elegant experimentation.
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NewsA science educator meets students where they are, one genome at a time
Jason Williams, recipient of the 2025 Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education, brings empathy and accessibility to a genomics education.
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NewsA trained vet leverages fly data to make human disease discoveries
Genetics Society of America Early Career Medal recipient Shinya Yamamoto credits his broad veterinary training with shaping his open-minded approach to model organisms, collaborative research, and seeing technical limitations as opportunities.
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NewsAn evolutionary geneticist studies co-evolution in unprecedented detail
2025 Genetics Society of America Medal recipient Noah Whiteman uses model systems and precision gene editing to intimately explore chemical co-evolution between species.
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NewsEarly Career Leadership Spotlight: Chinyere Mary-Cynthia (Ikele) Awaogu
We’re taking time to get to know the members of the GSA’s Early Career Scientist Committees. Join us to learn more about our early career scientist advocates.
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NewsNew insights into aging, fertility, and disease from Drosophila research
Celebrating Dros 2025, we highlight new Drosophila research in GENETICS, from aging and neurodegeneration to fertility and disease modeling.
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NewsNew tools for gene function analysis in bugs and buds: G3’s latest resource papers unlock new possibilities for genetic analysis in the fly, mosquito, and yeast
Exciting opportunities for researchers to study gene function with new genetic tools and resources published in G3.