# From sea anemone to human fertility: A new research organism for understanding meiosis

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-23T18:00:35+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-sea-anemone-human-fertility-meiosis.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/from-sea-anemone-to-human-fertility-a-new-research-organism-for-unders-c509f4/

Every egg cell and sperm cell depends on meiosis, a tightly choreographed process in which chromosomes find their partners, exchange genetic material and then divide. When meiosis goes awry in humans, the consequences can include infertility, miscarriage and birth defects.

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