In #GENETICS, @marbeitman.bsky.social et al. used #Drosophila hybrids to uncover new molecular and neural mechanisms underlying the evolution of #courtship behavior, highlighting how genetic and sensory inputs shape species-specific behavioral outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/kq9JL6n

A short video of a global heat map of real time pings to FlyBase website from one of our talented developers (not sped up) @flybase.bsky.social @iubiology.bsky.social

#Dros26 community — we’d love to see you at our workshop this Friday! [1/8] Organizers: @ritamgraze.bsky.social @marbeitman.bsky.social @lydiagrmai.bsky.social @gavinrrice.bsky.social @brhopkins92.bsky.social Artyom Kopp

Colleagues, My department is searching for a Chairperson. There are many exciting opportunities in the Biomedical Sciences Department at Florida State University. Please see our advertisement: www.higheredjobs.com/search/detai...

The FlyBoard is happy to announce the call for nominations for the Drosophila Community Service Award. Please submit your nomination by 01/16/2026 by email to: drosophilaserviceaward@gmail.com. Please repost.

The FlyBoard is happy to announce the call for nominations for the Drosophila Community Service Award. Please submit your nomination by 01/16/2026 by email to: drosophilaserviceaward@gmail.com. Please repost.

Are you an early-stage graduate student (2nd or 3rd year) or early-stage postdoc based in the US or Canada, working primarily in Drosophila? Would you like to help improve the experience of all trainees working in Drosophila research? If so, read on. (Please repost to reach a broad audience.)

We’re excited to expand our partnership with @reviewcommons.org in a new collaborative model reshaping scientific publishing to streamline peer review, reduce redundancy, and improve the author and reviewer experience. Read more: buff.ly/h6SfMXF And meet our Editorial Board! 👋

The situation with FlyBase has made the national news The FlyBase situation has made the national news www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...

Trump's Harvard cuts threaten a giant in biomedical research: A database about the tiny fruit fly

This spring, the Trump administration rescinded a grant that maintained FlyBase, a pillar of global basic research, as part of its broader $2.2 billion funding cuts at Harvard.

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Some awesome, fundamental work here: Lucy Shapiro, on bacterial cell differentiation, Dirk Görlich and Steve McKnight on IDRs & protein gels in nuclear pores and biomolecular condensates, & Michael Welsh, Jesús González & Paul Negulescu, (overdue) for bench to bedside work on cystic fibrosis 🧪 1/2

Carl Zimmer@carlzimmer.com · 11mo ago

This year's Lasker Awards went to scientists who studied the wiring diagram of life, a new state of biological matter, and a potent treatment for cystic fibrosis. Here's my story with Gina Kolata. Gift link: nyti.ms/4mZlH1F

So great to see Lucy Shapiro — a scientific hero of mine both for her pioneering work and for her incredible communication skills —honored today www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

Major Medical Prizes Given to Cell Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers

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If you are a researcher whose lab uses FlyBase, consider a tax-deductible personal contribution. A lot of $100 contributions would help bridge the gap until we can set up a user fee system, and even $10 donations send the folks there the message we're behind them. Please share

FlyBase@flybase.bsky.social · 12mo ago

FlyBase needs your help! We ask that European labs continue to contribute to Cambridge, UK FlyBase, whereas US and other non-European labs can contribute to US FlyBase. For more information and how to donate: wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...

FlyBase needs your help! We ask that European labs continue to contribute to Cambridge, UK FlyBase, whereas US and other non-European labs can contribute to US FlyBase. For more information and how to donate: wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...

The community of Drosophila researchers is amazing, mutually supportive and collaborative. Right now a key resource for our community, @flybase.bsky.social , is threatened by the cancellation of its NIH grant and is seeking community help in raising short term funds 1/n 🧪 please share

I just got the notice that all the FlyBase people at Harvard, including me, will be laid off on October 12. I'm devastated.

attention 🪰folks. many of you received a survey from @genetics-gsa.bsky.social about potential future sites of the US Fly meeting. We are excited for #Dros26 Chicago, but future sites are in question, for many logistical reasons. GSA is hard at work planning, but we need to hear from you. please RT!

MassLive.com recently interviewed several Harvard FlyBase people and wrote this news article about the importance of FlyBase: tinyurl.com/4chpts9f

Why a database of bug genes could be one of Trump’s most devastating cuts at Harvard

FlyBase, the world's only fruit fly database, is in the crosshairs of Trump's attack on Harvard. Here's why it could matter for your health.

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Hey #Drosophila folks ! #FlyCROSS is back and #Mentor surveys are open NOW ! If you're a faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - we'd be delighted to have you as mentors to empower early career scientists in the #Dros community !

Summer 2025 Survey For Mentors : FlyCROSS Mentor Mentee Matching Program

We appreciate you taking the time and volunteering to be a mentor! Add dmelcross@gmail.com to your email address book or safe sender list, so that you can receive our emails. To be a participating me...

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FlyBase is in need of support. Let's help them continue to be a valued resource to the research community.

Rita Strack@ritastrack.bsky.social · last yr.

FlyBase needs our help.

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Heartbreaking day at FSU. My thoughts are with members of our community that were hurt, and their loved ones. Thanks to all the law enforcement and medical responders for working quickly to keep the campus safe. We have the all clear at FSU now. Terrible day. #FSU

Drosophila Research Community: Please vote in the FlyBoard Election. Elections are open through Feb. 16, 2025. Please repost. #Drosophila, genetics-gsa.org/2025-fly-boa... 1/2

FlyBoard elections are open through Feb. 16, 2025. Please look for Genetics Society of America email: Select future FlyBoard leadership! Here is a link to access the candidate statements and ballot: genetics-gsa.org/2025-fly-boa... Please repost. #Dros25 @GeneticsGSA

Sadly, our colleague and friend Scott Hawley passed away this morning. He was an irreplaceable presence and force for good in the meiosis an Drosophila communities and will be sorely missed.

FlyBoard elections are open through Feb. 16, 2025. Please look for Genetics Society of America email: Select future FlyBoard leadership! Here is a link to access the candidate statements and ballot: genetics-gsa.org/2025-fly-boa... Please repost. #Dros25 @GeneticsGSA

Drosophila Sex Workshop at ADRC 2025 in San Diego. We hope to see you there! Please send your abstract if you are interested in presenting in the workshop. We hope to highlight diverse science, researchers, and career stages. #Dros25

Lydia Grmai, Ph.D.@lydiagrmai.bsky.social · 2y ago

Calling all fly biologists: submit your research for consideration in the “Everything you ever wanted to know about sex” workshop at #Dros25! We hope to highlight diverse science, researchers, and career stages. Email submission to rmgraze@auburn.edu by Wed, Jan 15.

The FlyBoard is happy to announce the call for nominations for the Drosophila Community Service Award. Please submit your nomination by 01/17/2025 by email to: drosophilaserviceaward@gmail.com. Please repost.

Research topics to be covered include sex differences, sex determination, molecular evolution of sex traits, and many other related topics. We look forward to hearing about your exciting science!

Calling all fly biologists: submit your research for consideration in the “Everything you ever wanted to know about sex” workshop at #Dros25! We hope to highlight diverse science, researchers, and career stages. Email submission to rmgraze@auburn.edu by Wed, Jan 15.

Drosophila Sex Workshop at ADRC 2025 in San Diego. We hope to see you there! Please send your abstract if you are interested in presenting in the workshop. We hope to highlight diverse science, researchers, and career stages. #Dros25

Lydia Grmai, Ph.D.@lydiagrmai.bsky.social · 2y ago

Calling all fly biologists: submit your research for consideration in the “Everything you ever wanted to know about sex” workshop at #Dros25! We hope to highlight diverse science, researchers, and career stages. Email submission to rmgraze@auburn.edu by Wed, Jan 15.