New post from NIGMS Biomedical Beat Blog – National Institute of General Medical Sciences

The Latest Biomedical Beat Post Extreme Healing, Weird Genomics, and Bloodsucking Invaders Quick quiz: Which organism... Can regrow a severed spinal cord? Is a culinary delicacy overseas but an invasive pest in the U.S.? Reveals insights about tissue regeneration, evolution, and cancer biology? Continue reading to find out. Want to learn more about NIGMS-funded science? Check out this recent post from the NIH Director’s Blog. Zooming In on Meiosis Posted on December 6, 2018, by Dr. Francis Collins Meiosis—the formation of egg and sperm cells—is a highly choreographed process that creates genetic diversity in all plants and animals. It’s largely responsible for why each person is unique. This kaleidoscopic image shows cells from a worm exchanging DNA during meiosis. Continue reading