Regulation of homologous recombination and DNA repair in meiotic cells

Meiosis is an essential process during gametogenesis, giving sexually reproducing organisms the ability to adapt to the environment through evolution. Our research focuses on the ability of cells to correctly perform the processes of homologous recombination (HR) of the DNA during meiosis, and to identify the response of those same cells when recombination is defective or absent. When these defects occur, problems during recombination could have a major impact on gamete quality.