Hannah L. Hertz

Dynamic RNA Polymerase compartments organize the transcription of gene clusters

The paper shows RNA polymerase II and III form distinct foci at a gene cluster in C. elegans, with different behaviors and regulation across the cell cycle.

Kinetochore components are perinuclear and form condensates in C. elegans germline

The paper shows HCP-1, a kinetochore component, forms perinuclear condensates in C. elegans germline and associates with nuclear pore proteins, affecting germ cell proliferation and spindle assembly.

Pre-piRNA trimming safeguards piRNAs against erroneous targeting by RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase

The paper shows that PARN-1 3' trimming prevents erroneous piRNA targeting by RDE-3 and EGO-1 in C. elegans, leading to anti-piRNA accumulation.

Comparative analysis of piRNA sequences, targets and functions in nematodes

This study compares piRNA sequences, targets, and functions in C. briggsae and C. elegans, revealing conserved genomic organization and divergent small RNA amplification patterns.