Genes important for Schizosaccharomyces pombe meiosis identified through a functional genomics screen
Marston lab paper featured in Genetics.
Authors
Blyth, J., Makrantoni, V., Barton, R.E., Spanos, C., Rappsilber, J., Marston, A.L.
Summary
A genome-wide screen provides a parts list of genes important for meiosis and sporulation in fission yeast. A newly-identifed spindle pole body regulator is shown to be important in chromosome segregation and spore formation.