Chromatin consists of a complex of DNA and histone proteins as its core components and
plays an important role in both packaging DNA and regulating DNA metabolic pathways …

The chromosomal loci known as centromeres (CEN) mediate the equal distribution of the
duplicated genome between both daughter cells. Specifically, centromeres recruit a protein …

Abstract Background Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) are the vectors of human and animal
trypanosomiasis throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Tsetse flies are distinguished from other …

Open, collaborative research is a powerful paradigm that can immensely strengthen the
scientific process by integrating broad and diverse expertise. However, traditional research …

Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) have been shown to lead to
multiple student benefits, but much is unknown about how CUREs lead to specific student …

Transposable elements (TEs) and other repetitive DNA can accumulate in the absence of
recombination, a process contributing to the degeneration of Y-chromosomes and other …

In recent years, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) have been
increasing in popularity as replacements for or adjuvants to the traditional laboratory …

The F element of the Drosophila karyotype (the fourth chromosome in Drosophila
melanogaster) is often referred to as the “dot chromosome” because of its appearance in a …

The sequenced genomes of the Drosophila phylogeny are a central resource for
comparative work supporting the understanding of the Drosophila melanogaster non …

A hallmark of the research experience is encountering difficulty and working through those
challenges to achieve success. This ability is essential to being a successful scientist, but …