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.
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-10-sea-anemone-human-fertility-meiosis.html)