W. Zacheus Cande

W. Zacheus Cande is a Professor Emeritus of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the evolution and function of key features of eukaryotic cells, including the cytoskeleton, mitosis, and meiosis. He has contributed to studies on meiotic processes, such as the maize Ameiotic1 gene and the role of histone demethylases in chromatin regulation. Cande also explored nuclear fusion and automixis in the parasite Giardia intestinalis. He retired in 2015 and no longer accepts students, but remains engaged with research related to mitosis and meiosis. Additionally, he has shown interest in the history and biology of pernambuco wood.

W. Zacheus Cande is a researcher in evolutionary cell biology, focusing on cell division, mitosis, meiosis, and the cytoskeleton. His work explores the structural and functional mechanisms underlying these processes, particularly in the context of eukaryotic evolution. Cande's research includes the study of chromosome dynamics, telomere clustering, and the role of the mitotic spindle in plant cells. His publications highlight the molecular basis of meiotic recombination, the organization of chromatin during meiosis, and the role of RNA interference in heterochromatic silencing. Additionally, his studies on the cytoskeleton and its interactions with nuclear processes provide insights into cellular architecture and function.