Michael Lampson, PhD

Michael Lampson, PhD is a cell biologist at the University of Pennsylvania. His research group focuses on cell division, centromere function in the germline, and the cell biology of meiotic drive.

Articles by Michael Lampson, PhD

Probing “Selfish” Centromeres Unveils an Evolutionary Arms Race

Michael Lampson, PhD | Apr 3, 2023 | 10 min read

A more complete understanding of nonrandom segregation will shed light on how speciation occurs.

Infographic depicting one way centromeres can "cheat" during meiosis

Infographic: How “Selfish” Centromeres Alter Inheritance

Michael Lampson, PhD | Apr 3, 2023 | 2 min read

Research on so-called selfish genetic loci is providing scientists with greater insight into the biology of chromosome segregation and inheritance.