In the choreography of meiosis—the process responsible for sex cell division in all eukaryotic life—the pairing of homologous chromosomes (homologs) is essential. Errors in this process can lead to an ...

During meiosis, paternal and maternal chromosomes duplicate, pair, and exchange parts of their DNA in a process called meiotic recombination. In order to mediate this exchange of genetic material, ...

Investigators have employed mutant mice to study how the accumulation of genetic errors is managed during egg and sperm formation. Sometimes the best way to understand a biological process is to ...

Movies such as 'X-Men,' 'Fantastic Four,' and 'The Guardians,' which showcase vibrant mutant heroes, have captivated global audiences. Recently, a high-throughput genetic screening of meiotic ...

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Copenhagen analyzed over 139,000 embryos and identified variants in key meiosis genes, such as SMC1B, that influence chromosomal ...

Sometimes the best way to understand a biological process is to disrupt the normal process and analyze the result. That's why Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI) researchers used a strain of mutant mice ...