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Bdelloid rotifers-asexual organisms that are believed to have survived millions of years-are the focus of Meselson's studies...
These freshwater invertebrates, comprising more than 350 species, are believed to reproduce without sex. Meselson's group studies these organisms to determine whether sexual reproduction is even necessary...
...Meselson is using DNA sequence analysis and chromosome mapping to confirm the absence of sexual reproduction in their evolution...
...that holds up," Meselson says, "we will test the molecular hypotheses for why sex exists...
Outside of the biology laboratories of Sherman Fairchild, Meselson serves as the faculty chair of chemical and biological studies at the Kennedy School of Government's Center for Science and International Affairs. He is also on its Board of Directors...