Lisa Kadlec

TL;DR: While course-based research in genomics can generate both knowledge gains and a greater appreciation for how science is done, a significant investment of course time is required to enable students to show gains commensurate to a summer research experience.

TL;DR: Comparing the Effective Number of Codons with the Codon Adaptation Index shows that, in contrast to the other species, codon bias in D. grimshawi F element genes can be attributed primarily to selection instead of mutational biases, suggesting that density and types of transposons affect the degree of local heterochromatin formation.

TL;DR: A survey of 90-plus faculty members explores barriers and incentives when developing a research-based genomics course and indicates that a central core supporting a national experiment can help overcome local obstacles.

TL;DR: It is suggested that a dynamic of “formative frustration” is an important aspect for a successful CURE, because iterations can be performed quickly and are inexpensive in both time and money.