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Collaborating with researchers from every sub-field, career stage, and demographic to explore, share, and connect the varied complexities of genes and their impact on life in all organisms.

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Gregory S. Barsh, PLOS Genetics Editor

Gregory S. Barsh
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Gregory P. Copenhaver, PLOS Genetics Editor

Gregory P. Copenhaver
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[Our] community is remarkably diverse, spanning an array of not only organisms but also approaches and questions; indeed, diversity is one of the main reasons we enjoy contributing to the journal.

PLOS Genetics is expanding the scope of its journal with a renamed section called Microbial Genetics
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