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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Gain or loss? Time to rethink how we describe gain-of-function mutations

Characterizing how mutations bring about phenotypic changes is a common strategy for identifying molecular underpinnings. A perspective article in GENETICS challenges the way researchers categorize mutations as gain-of-function and advises how to avoid misleading labeling.

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by Sejal Davla

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Your guide to Kobe, Japan for Worm 2027

Join us for the 26th International Worm meeting in Kobe, Japan. Start planning your trip now, and we'll see you in 2027!

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Landing a faculty position: Abigail Leavitt LaBella

Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.

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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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