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Unraveling the mysteries of duckweed: epigenetic insights from Spirodela polyrhiza
Research published in G3 offers insight into the impact of DNA methylation on clonal propagation in asexually reproducing plants.
Community Voices
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Unlocking mysteries of trait and disease heritability in dogs
2024 Edward Novitski Prize recipient Elaine Ostrander, a pioneer of the domestic dog model, discovered numerous genes affecting dog size, morphology, behavior, and disease susceptibility—many of which have relevance in humans.
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Build-a-Genome course: Recruiting an army of undergraduates to synthesize yeast genome
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The worm whisperer: One scientist’s journey into understanding worms
Policy & Advocacy
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Daman Saluja: Navigating Science and Policy in India
In the Paths to Science Policy series, we talk to individuals who have a passion for science policy and are active in advocacy through their various roles and careers. The series aims to inform and guide early career scientists interested in science policy. This series is brought to you by the GSA Early Career Scientist…
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Adriana Bankston: From the Bench to Advocating for Research on Capitol Hill: What Does it Take?
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Maria Elena Bottazzi: Policy and science behind vaccine development
Science & Publishing
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Beer brewers and geneticists collaborate on study of yeast changes during commercial fermentation
Domesticated yeast adapts to harsh brewing tank environments, including little oxygen and lots of alcohol.
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Yao-Wu Yuan joins GENETICS as an associate editor
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Gary Churchill joins G3 as new Senior Editor
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Cold-loving fungi fight frostbite, but can’t take the heat
To the unaided eye, Antarctic soil and alpine glaciers may appear to be barren wastelands devoid of life. But some microbes call hostile habitats like these home. Research on one such organism, published in the latest issue of G3, reveals some of the mechanisms behind cold adaptation—and explains why these otherwise hardy creatures can’t survive…