Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division in which two rounds of chromosome segregation follow a single round of DNA replication. In diploid organisms, meiosis generates gametes with a haploid ...

In the process of replicating themselves, cells have another choice: do they want to make an identical copy and be left with two cells? Or do they want to make four “half-copies”, in preparation for ...

A team deciphers complicated mechanism underlying genetic diversity. Movies such as 'X-Men,' 'Fantastic Four,' and 'The Guardians,' which showcase vibrant mutant heroes, have captivated global ...

A team of scientists at the University of Seville has identified an essential process that protects DNA integrity in reproductive cells, providing new clues about how organisms avoid genetic defects ...