Matthew Meselson

Matthew Meselson is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on the biology of aging, particularly through the study of bdelloid rotifers, a group of small freshwater invertebrates. Meselson's work explores the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying aging, including the role of oxidative damage and genetic exchange in these organisms. He also investigates the evolutionary implications of asexual reproduction in bdelloid rotifers. Meselson's laboratory welcomes qualified individuals interested in fundamental biological questions. His research is supported by publications in prominent scientific journals, and he is affiliated with the Harvard-Sussex Program.