@WolfnerLab

We study the reproductive and developmental processes that occur around fertilization in Drosophila @Cornell. Tweets by the lab. @wolfnerlab@drosophila.social

 Ithaca, NY
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Joined December 2020
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Thrilled to share the final version of this story! Another chapter in the endlessly fascinating world of reproductive fluids, led by former grad student @NoraAndFauna 🪰💓🪰
Findlay Lab@FindlayLab21 Dec 2023
Excellent new work from colleagues @NoraAndFauna and @WolfnerLab showing how an odorant binding protein might have become co-opted for a reproductive function in Drosophila. It's now required for mating plug formation and thus fertility! elifesciences.org/articles/8…

The seminal odorant binding protein Obp56g is required for mating plug formation and male fertility...

A functional genetics approach reveals a novel role for odorant binding proteins in post-mating processes, with complex mechanisms of evolutionary change across closely related insect species.

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Gorgeous! And based on one of the classics 😍
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Come join us in Ithaca!
Andy Clark@AndyClarkCornel15 Aug 2023
Mariana Wolfner and I seek an enthusiastic postdoc to work on an NIH-funded project to dissect the molecular basis for male-female interactions during and after mating. Join the exciting Drosophila research community at Cornell. Email [email protected].
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John Schimenti@Tcomplex1 Aug 2023
Our studies of why genetic variant pathogenicity prediction algorithms leave much to be desired: pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.22…

In vivo versus in silico assessment of potentially pathogenic missense variants in human reproduc...

Infertility is a heterogeneous condition, with genetic causes thought to underlie a substantial fraction of cases. Genome sequencing is becoming in...

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Alexis L Sperling@AlexisLSperling29 Jul 2023
I am excited to share the final version of our work on the genetic basis of virgin birth (parthenogenesis) in fruit flies! It was a joy working with @DK_Fabian @erikgarrison @LabGlover on this understudied phenomenon. cell.com/current-biology/ful…

A genetic basis for facultative parthenogenesis in Drosophila

Sperling et al. demonstrate that facultative parthenogenesis can be engineered in the non-parthenogenetic D. melanogaster by manipulating candidate genes identified in the naturally parthenogenetic...

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Congrats to Chip Aquadro on his Lifetime Achievement Award 2022! (belatedly presented) A well deserved acknowledgment of his science, vision, leadership, and great mentorship #SMBE2023
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Claudius Kratochwil@C_Kratochwil25 Jul 2023
1/14 🧵🔬 When it comes to studies involving different organisms, the unique communities, and terminology can create barriers to scientific advancement. We (@R_Mallarino & @C_Kratochwil)—researchers in mammalian 🐿🦓 and fish 🐠🐡 studies, teamed up to talk about color patterns!
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We are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024 GSA Awards are now open! Check out the new nomination process and instructions at our website, and learn more about a new award and our reimagined programs. genetics-gsa.org/gsa-awards-…
The reimagined GSA Awards are now accepting nominations for the 2024 awards cycle. Self-nominations are encouraged and the nomination deadline is September 5, 2023. There are five revamped awards and one new award. You can learn more about each of them at the link in the tweet.

ALT The reimagined GSA Awards are now accepting nominations for the 2024 awards cycle. Self-nominations are encouraged and the nomination deadline is September 5, 2023. There are five revamped awards and one new award. You can learn more about each of them at the link in the tweet.

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Carlos Ribeiro@RibeiroCarlitos24 Jul 2023
We are thrilled to share our latest manuscript @Ribeirolab on interactions between #foraging #decisions and #internalstates led by @GoldschmidtDe and @TastekinIbrahim. And yes! We also have a #neuron underlying these decisions! biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/… #Drosophila #neuroscience
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Pauli Balestrini@paulibalestrini22 Jul 2023
Kicking off #GRS2023 with an amazing talk by @WolfnerLab – at New Hampshire, USA
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Sue Hammoud Lab@suehammoud119 Jul 2023
Our protamine paper is finally out! nature.com/articles/s41594-0…
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Suzannah Williams@DrSAWilliams18 Jul 2023
Cracking day discussing #science with students, the @cohen_lab peeps, @WolfnerLab and @mandidemestre. Pic is a CT scan of #drosophila copulating which Mariana kindly shared with me 🤩
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Bernard Kim@Bernard_Y_Kim14 Jul 2023
We are generating genomic data for all #Drosophila stock center lines as a open resource for the community. @nanopore + resequencing + transcriptome. Huge week-long effort by an amazing group @ASRampasso @KylaOHearn @erdagostino @_LadyOfTheFlies @afmata_2 @Ldy_Natalia @YazBraimah
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Peiwei Chen@peiwei_chen12 Jul 2023
happening TOMORROW/Thursday over zoom ‼️ free registration for everyone 🙌 (you don't have to be a member of GSA) #accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth
Genetics Society of America@GeneticsGSA10 Jul 2023
Join @peiwei_chen, @TheDrKittendorf, @cripple_vs_stem, and Brad Duerstock for a discussion this Thursday on accessible research environments. It's sure to be a lovely time and a great opportunity to learn from some experts! Link to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Title: "Accessibility in STEM Workshop Series: Creating and Maintaining Accessible Research Environments." The workshop will take place Thursday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Speakers include Brad Duerstock, Kate Mittendorf, and Katharine Hubert. The moderator is Peiwei Chen. Pre-registration is required. There is a QR code that links to Zoom registration site, which you can find here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdeivqzsjGN32L4h6XuPKQoVSdnqJBTT9#/registration

ALT Title: "Accessibility in STEM Workshop Series: Creating and Maintaining Accessible Research Environments." The workshop will take place Thursday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Speakers include Brad Duerstock, Kate Mittendorf, and Katharine Hubert. The moderator is Peiwei Chen. Pre-registration is required. There is a QR code that links to Zoom registration site, which you can find here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdeivqzsjGN32L4h6XuPKQoVSdnqJBTT9#/registration

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Major congratulations to our latest PhD (coadvised by @ClarkLabCornell) Dr. @NoraAndFauna for successfully defending her thesis on the function & evolution of drosophila reproductive molecules! Our many thousands of arthropod lab members are abuzz with the news! 🪰
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Fly-EDS@Fly_EDS7 Jul 2023
It is incredibly sad news to hear about the passing of Michael Ashburner. He was an incredible scientist, propelling both Drosophila genetics and genomics. A true leader that will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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Laura Ross@lross_evoento7 Jul 2023
In 1000s of insects males eliminate all the genetic material inherited from their dads when making sperm. How? Why? We review the little that we know here authors.elsevier.com/sd/arti… as part of a great special issue @judithmank @HarmitMalik – at Scotland, United Kingdom
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