Male orchid bee Euglossa dilemma drinking nectar. Whole genome sequencing efforts by Brand et al. published in G3 revealed that E. dilemma has one of the largest genomes known for insects.

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A Call to Action: Learn what you can do now to protect science-image
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A Call to Action: Learn what you can do now to protect science

A message to the GSA Community from The Executive Committee of the Genetics Society of America

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Congratulations to the 2025 GSA Award recipients!

The Genetics Society of America is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its GSA Awards for distinguished service in the field of genetics. The awardees were nominated by their colleagues and selected by the Board of Directors. They will be recognized with presentations at GSA Conferences in 2025 and 2026, including the upcoming 66th…

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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Jevithen Nehru

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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Close-up view of a wild-type Junonia coenia wing eyespot pattern. Zhang et al. used CRISPR mutagenesis to interfere with the genetic machinery necessary for making melanin pigments in the colored scales of the butterfly wing. See Zhang et al.

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