The role of Yq-linked genes in fertility and offspring sex ratio with Dr Peter Ellis

We're back after the Easter Break with an extremely interesting
episode with Dr Peter Ellis from the School of Biosciences at the
University of Kent! Dr.Ellis is a Lecturer in Molecular Genetics
and Reproduction at the University of Kent. His research thus far
has involved the identification of novel genes on the mouse Y
chromosome that affect sperm head shape and fertility; the
discovery of a genomic conflict between the mice sex chromosomes
as they compete to influence offspring sex ratio. Also the
identification of mechanisms regulating meiotic and post-meiotic
transcriptional silencing of the sex chromosomes. His lab
investigates the molecular biology of reproduction, the
conflicting roles played by sex-linked genes in regulating this
process, and the relationship between DNA damage repair
mechanisms and the checkpoints governing meiotic
progression. 





Find Peters profile here where you can access his publications


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