S. G. Gordon

Meiotic DNA exchanges are promoted by proximity to the synaptonemal complex

This study shows the synaptonemal complex promotes both parental and sister chromatid exchanges during meiosis in C. elegans by facilitating the recruitment of pro-exchange factors.

Heterologous synapsis in C. elegans is regulated by meiotic double-strand breaks and crossovers

This study investigates how heterologous synapsis in C. elegans is regulated by meiotic double-strand breaks and crossovers, showing that reduced breaks or crossovers increase synapsis promiscuity.

Synaptonemal Complex dimerization regulates chromosome alignment and crossover patterning in meiosis

This study identifies mutations in the Synaptonemal Complex dimerization interface in C. elegans that disrupt chromosome alignment and crossover patterning.

Meiotic sister chromatid exchanges are rare in C. elegans

This study directly measures sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) in C. elegans meiosis and finds they are rare, accounting for <2% of repair events.

Functional gene categories differentiate maize leafdrought-related microbial epiphytic communities

The paper compares maize leaf microbiomes under drought and well-watered conditions using metagenomic sequencing to identify functional gene category differences.