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FlyBase:Contribute to FlyBase - FlyBase Wiki
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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...
This sunny and slightly less cold February morning brings six more weeks of winter and January's #TechnicalAdvances wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
Don't forget-if you'd like your paper with a cool new technique, reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming month, flag it when you #FTYP.
Don't forget-if you'd like your paper with a cool new technique, reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming month, flag it when you #FTYP.
February 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This sunny and slightly less cold February morning brings six more weeks of winter and January's #TechnicalAdvances wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
Don't forget-if you'd like your paper with a cool new technique, reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming month, flag it when you #FTYP.
Don't forget-if you'd like your paper with a cool new technique, reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming month, flag it when you #FTYP.
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Hey fly friends (the Drosophila Community)
It's time to vote for members of the Fly Board. They represent and advocate for us and select the folks who run our annual meeting. Look for the email!
It's time to vote for members of the Fly Board. They represent and advocate for us and select the folks who run our annual meeting. Look for the email!
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Hey fly friends (the Drosophila Community)
It's time to vote for members of the Fly Board. They represent and advocate for us and select the folks who run our annual meeting. Look for the email!
It's time to vote for members of the Fly Board. They represent and advocate for us and select the folks who run our annual meeting. Look for the email!
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📢 Important updates on @flybase.bsky.social
@steven-flybase.bsky.social and the team updated #Drosophila enzymes database by adding absent gene ontology annotations and removing or fixing problematic ones.
Learn more about these updates in #G3journal: buff.ly/dd3y2pN
@steven-flybase.bsky.social and the team updated #Drosophila enzymes database by adding absent gene ontology annotations and removing or fixing problematic ones.
Learn more about these updates in #G3journal: buff.ly/dd3y2pN
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
📢 Important updates on @flybase.bsky.social
@steven-flybase.bsky.social and the team updated #Drosophila enzymes database by adding absent gene ontology annotations and removing or fixing problematic ones.
Learn more about these updates in #G3journal: buff.ly/dd3y2pN
@steven-flybase.bsky.social and the team updated #Drosophila enzymes database by adding absent gene ontology annotations and removing or fixing problematic ones.
Learn more about these updates in #G3journal: buff.ly/dd3y2pN
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ICYMI, this month's Alliance webinar, "MCP-What is it and what can it do for you?", presented by Lincoln Stein, is now on the Alliance YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DELY...
Want to know about future or past webinars? Check the Alliance Event Calendar www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DELY...
Want to know about future or past webinars? Check the Alliance Event Calendar www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
ICYMI, this month's Alliance webinar, "MCP-What is it and what can it do for you?", presented by Lincoln Stein, is now on the Alliance YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DELY...
Want to know about future or past webinars? Check the Alliance Event Calendar www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DELY...
Want to know about future or past webinars? Check the Alliance Event Calendar www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
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Join us at #DrosoSpain2026 for some great #Drosophila science! @flybase.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @bdsc.bsky.social @dgrc.bsky.social
We are happy to announce that registration for #DrosoSpain2026 is now open! Please register and submit your abstracts until the 20th of February at: drosospain.umh.es Looking forward to seeing you all in Alicante soon!
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Join us at #DrosoSpain2026 for some great #Drosophila science! @flybase.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @bdsc.bsky.social @dgrc.bsky.social
The December #TechnicalAdvances are here! If you want your paper with a new technique , reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming update, make sure to flag it when you #FTYP!
wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
January 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The December #TechnicalAdvances are here! If you want your paper with a new technique , reagent, or resource featured in an upcoming update, make sure to flag it when you #FTYP!
wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
wiki.flybase.org/wiki/FlyBase...
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This month's Alliance webinar "MCP-What is it and what can it do for you?", presented by Lincoln Stein, will be Thurs. Jan. 15 at noon ET. To get the Zoom link, please register tinyurl.com/4f9ycybt by Thurs. Jan 14 (before 11:00pm ET).
Join us to learn about model context protocols for AI agents.
Join us to learn about model context protocols for AI agents.
Alliance Of Genome Resources Event Registration
Webinar recordings are posted at https://www.youtube.com/@AllianceOfGenomeResources
A schedule of future events is on the Alliance Events Calendar https://www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
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January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
This month's Alliance webinar "MCP-What is it and what can it do for you?", presented by Lincoln Stein, will be Thurs. Jan. 15 at noon ET. To get the Zoom link, please register tinyurl.com/4f9ycybt by Thurs. Jan 14 (before 11:00pm ET).
Join us to learn about model context protocols for AI agents.
Join us to learn about model context protocols for AI agents.
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Proud of latest publication on #Drosophila #enzymes at doi.org/10.1093/g3jo..., representing several years of diligent work enhancing fly enzyme annotations and display at @flybase.bsky.social and significant improvements of the #GeneOntology.
Comprehensive annotation of the enzymes of Drosophila melanogaster
Abstract. We have completed a systematic survey of Drosophila melanogaster enzymes, improving the coverage and accuracy of their functional Gene Ontology a
doi.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Proud of latest publication on #Drosophila #enzymes at doi.org/10.1093/g3jo..., representing several years of diligent work enhancing fly enzyme annotations and display at @flybase.bsky.social and significant improvements of the #GeneOntology.
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🚨Last chance to submit your poster abstract for #Dros26! Get one-on-one feedback on your research from experts from all around the world. Submit your research by tomorrow, January 6, 7:59 p.m. EST. 🔗https://buff.ly/heeYoPC
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🚨Last chance to submit your poster abstract for #Dros26! Get one-on-one feedback on your research from experts from all around the world. Submit your research by tomorrow, January 6, 7:59 p.m. EST. 🔗https://buff.ly/heeYoPC
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We are pleased to announce the release of the EVA SNP Release 8 tracks, now available for 41 assemblies and covering 945 million variants.
Learn more at http://genome.ucsc.e...
Learn more at http://genome.ucsc.e...
December 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We are pleased to announce the release of the EVA SNP Release 8 tracks, now available for 41 assemblies and covering 945 million variants.
Learn more at http://genome.ucsc.e...
Learn more at http://genome.ucsc.e...
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Alliance version 8.3.0 is now live at alliancegenome.org. Release notes are here www.alliancegenome.org/release-notes
Alliance of Genome Resources
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December 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Alliance version 8.3.0 is now live at alliancegenome.org. Release notes are here www.alliancegenome.org/release-notes
Updated in FB2025_05: We've added 9 new binary drivers to the Frequently Used GAL4 and Other Binary System Drivers resource flybase.org/GAL4/freq_us..., which documents all binary drivers curated to at least 15 (lexA) or 20 (GAL4) papers.
December 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Updated in FB2025_05: We've added 9 new binary drivers to the Frequently Used GAL4 and Other Binary System Drivers resource flybase.org/GAL4/freq_us..., which documents all binary drivers curated to at least 15 (lexA) or 20 (GAL4) papers.
We have recently updated FlyCyc biocyc.org/DMEL/organis..., the pathway-genome database representing Drosophila metabolism, to include enzymatic complexes as well as further improvements to enzyme annotations. #FlyCyc is now classed as a ‘Tier 1 Highly Curated Organism Database’.
December 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We have recently updated FlyCyc biocyc.org/DMEL/organis..., the pathway-genome database representing Drosophila metabolism, to include enzymatic complexes as well as further improvements to enzyme annotations. #FlyCyc is now classed as a ‘Tier 1 Highly Curated Organism Database’.
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🚨Last chance to nominate an outstanding PhD researcher using Drosophila for the Larry Sandler Award! They'll present at #Dros26. Submit your nomination by tonight's deadline: buff.ly/KlxI3Bn
December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨Last chance to nominate an outstanding PhD researcher using Drosophila for the Larry Sandler Award! They'll present at #Dros26. Submit your nomination by tonight's deadline: buff.ly/KlxI3Bn
New with FB2025_05: Archive data is back!
FlyBase is now participating in the Amazon Web Services Open Data Sponsorship Program. AWS sponsors the storage & data transfer costs for the FlyBase bulk data repository, allowing us to preserve & provide access to nearly two decades of archive releases.
FlyBase is now participating in the Amazon Web Services Open Data Sponsorship Program. AWS sponsors the storage & data transfer costs for the FlyBase bulk data repository, allowing us to preserve & provide access to nearly two decades of archive releases.
December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
New with FB2025_05: Archive data is back!
FlyBase is now participating in the Amazon Web Services Open Data Sponsorship Program. AWS sponsors the storage & data transfer costs for the FlyBase bulk data repository, allowing us to preserve & provide access to nearly two decades of archive releases.
FlyBase is now participating in the Amazon Web Services Open Data Sponsorship Program. AWS sponsors the storage & data transfer costs for the FlyBase bulk data repository, allowing us to preserve & provide access to nearly two decades of archive releases.
Release FB2025_05 of FlyBase.org is live!
'New this release' information is here flybase.org/static/new-t...
'New this release' information is here flybase.org/static/new-t...
FlyBase: New In This Release
FlyBase: a database for drosophila genetics and molecular biology
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December 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Release FB2025_05 of FlyBase.org is live!
'New this release' information is here flybase.org/static/new-t...
'New this release' information is here flybase.org/static/new-t...
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Fly Friends: The Larry Sandler Award recognizes the PhD student with the most amazing these using Drosophila as a model. Just three days left to nominate someone. For more info on the process and the link to nominations, see:
genetics-gsa.org/drosophila-2...
genetics-gsa.org/drosophila-2...
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Fly Friends: The Larry Sandler Award recognizes the PhD student with the most amazing these using Drosophila as a model. Just three days left to nominate someone. For more info on the process and the link to nominations, see:
genetics-gsa.org/drosophila-2...
genetics-gsa.org/drosophila-2...
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⏰ Don’t miss your chance to nominate for the 2026 Gruber Genetics Prize!
Honoring up to 3 scientists for transformative genetics research—each receives a $500K unrestricted award.
🗓 Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/o2opMGT
Honoring up to 3 scientists for transformative genetics research—each receives a $500K unrestricted award.
🗓 Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/o2opMGT
Prize Nominations | Gruber Foundation
Only candidates who have been officially nominated on a fully completed nomination form will be considered for a Gruber International Prize. All nominations materials must be submitted in English,…
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December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
⏰ Don’t miss your chance to nominate for the 2026 Gruber Genetics Prize!
Honoring up to 3 scientists for transformative genetics research—each receives a $500K unrestricted award.
🗓 Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/o2opMGT
Honoring up to 3 scientists for transformative genetics research—each receives a $500K unrestricted award.
🗓 Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/o2opMGT
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Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award recipients! 👏 We can’t wait to see your research at #Dros26.
Learn more about their research: buff.ly/L4fQg9L
Learn more about their research: buff.ly/L4fQg9L
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award recipients! 👏 We can’t wait to see your research at #Dros26.
Learn more about their research: buff.ly/L4fQg9L
Learn more about their research: buff.ly/L4fQg9L
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Join us in welcoming GSA’s newest Board members: VP David Greenstein, Treasurer @marymullins.bsky.social, & Directors Monica Colaiacovo (@colaiacovolab.bsky.social), Tania Reis, & @jrossibarra.bsky.social. We’re grateful for their leadership & excited for what’s ahead. Learn more: buff.ly/7LZjkoP
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join us in welcoming GSA’s newest Board members: VP David Greenstein, Treasurer @marymullins.bsky.social, & Directors Monica Colaiacovo (@colaiacovolab.bsky.social), Tania Reis, & @jrossibarra.bsky.social. We’re grateful for their leadership & excited for what’s ahead. Learn more: buff.ly/7LZjkoP
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Join the 4th Asia Pacific #Drosophila Neurobiology Conference in China: lhs.suat-sz.edu.cn/info/1031/13...
@fly-eds.bsky.social
@flybase.bsky.social
@the-node.bsky.social
@fly-eds.bsky.social
@flybase.bsky.social
@the-node.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Join the 4th Asia Pacific #Drosophila Neurobiology Conference in China: lhs.suat-sz.edu.cn/info/1031/13...
@fly-eds.bsky.social
@flybase.bsky.social
@the-node.bsky.social
@fly-eds.bsky.social
@flybase.bsky.social
@the-node.bsky.social
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Poster abstracts for #Dros26 are open! No matter your career stage, presenting a poster is a powerful way to get feedback that only comes from one-on-one conversations. Share your work and connect with the community—submit your abstract today: buff.ly/qPG6vBi
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Poster abstracts for #Dros26 are open! No matter your career stage, presenting a poster is a powerful way to get feedback that only comes from one-on-one conversations. Share your work and connect with the community—submit your abstract today: buff.ly/qPG6vBi
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I've had a bit of a hiatus due to faculty job apps, but the Etsy shop is open again and ready for your holiday orders! All proceeds go to @flybase.bsky.social , and I just sent the August/September revenue donation. So grab some #drosophila stocking stuffers =>
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I've had a bit of a hiatus due to faculty job apps, but the Etsy shop is open again and ready for your holiday orders! All proceeds go to @flybase.bsky.social , and I just sent the August/September revenue donation. So grab some #drosophila stocking stuffers =>
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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.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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.
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Today's webinar, 'Introduction to MicroPublication Biology', presented by Tim Schedl. It's now posted at the Alliance YouTube channel youtu.be/RFXXu-4nc2E, so you can review it, share it with a colleague, or see it if you missed it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Today's webinar, 'Introduction to MicroPublication Biology', presented by Tim Schedl. It's now posted at the Alliance YouTube channel youtu.be/RFXXu-4nc2E, so you can review it, share it with a colleague, or see it if you missed it.