Chromosomes perform an intricate dance inside the nuclei of cells undergoing meiosis (dividing into sperm and eggs). One stumble can lead to infertility, miscarriage, birth defects or tumor formation.

Chromosome segregation is a fundamental process that is necessary for the propagation of all organisms. In meiosis there is a unique form of chromosome segregation in which sister chromatids ...

Meiosis (pronounced /maɪˈoʊsɨs/ ( listen)) is a special type of cell division necessary for sexual reproduction. The cells produced by meiosis are gametes or ...