G. Gros

Homogenic endothelium-independent hematopoiesis ensures the abundance of erythrocytes and macrophages during zebrafish development.

The paper shows that early hematopoietic waves in zebrafish embryos are critical for erythrocyte and macrophage abundance during development, with primitive macrophages maintaining tissue regeneration after definitive macrophages are removed.

Role of channels in the oxygen permeability of red blood cells

The paper shows that oxygen crosses red blood cell membranes via protein channels, not just lipid diffusion, using experiments and genetic knockouts to identify key channels involved.