Caenorhabditis elegans is a species of nematode, commonly referred to as roundworms, that is widely studied by scientists across various fields.

DNA, also known as deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination in which genetic information is exchanged between two similar or identical molecules of double-stranded or single-stranded nucleic acids (usually DNA as in cellular organisms but may be also RNA in viruses).

Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule that plays a crucial role in the process of protein synthesis.

Mus musculus, commonly known as the house mouse, is a small rodent species that is found worldwide.

Polymerase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in DNA replication, transcription, and repair processes.