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A young professor shaping how to study and communicate chromosome dynamics
2024 Genetics Society of America Early Career Medal recipient Ofer Rog pursues a mechanistic understanding of chromosome structure and function during meiosis. Parental chromosomes separate during meiosis and segregate into sex cells, like sperm or egg, transferring genetic information to the next generation. For successful inheritance to occur, chromosomes must communicate with each other to…
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Unlocking mysteries of trait and disease heritability in dogs
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The worm whisperer: One scientist’s journey into understanding worms
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