This article proposes to show where Flaubertian genetics now stand with reference to the last fifteen years of research, while focusing on recent publications. A preamble sets the historical background of genetic criticism and Flaubertian studies; the article focuses on the relevance of analyzing Flaubert’s manuscripts for contemporary literary studies research, how Flaubertian genetics link with literature and genesis theories, and how Flaubert’s reading notes, scenarios and drafts help in understanding his creative writing trends. Far from being a source identification study, genetics demonstrate how this written expression of his scholarly pursuals transmutes scholarship into a fiction of indeterminate meaning. This article then deals with interesting new publications: previously unpublished texts, genetic (or with a genetic component) publications, hypertext editions. The last section reviews current issues in literary criticism research in this 150th anniversary of Madame Bovary and draws attention to the resonance of Flaubert in the work of today’s writers.