L. Fritz-Laylin

An internally controlled system to study microtubule network diversification links tubulin evolution to the use of distinct microtubule regulators

The paper studies microtubule network diversification in Naegleria by linking tubulin evolution to distinct microtubule regulators.

Genetic transformation of the frog-killing chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

This paper develops a genetic transformation system for the frog-killing fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, enabling the study of its biology and pathogenesis through transgene expression and live-cell imaging.

Amphibian mucus triggers a developmental transition in the frog-killing chytrid fungus

This study shows that amphibian mucus triggers rapid encystation in the frog-killing fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, involving surface adhesion, calcium signaling, and actin cytoskeleton modulation.

A comparative 'omics approach to candidate pathogenicity factor discovery in the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri

This study uses -omics approaches to identify candidate pathogenicity factors in Naegleria fowleri by comparing it to its non-pathogenic relative Naegleria gruberi.

Isolation and maintenance of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans cultures

This paper standardizes protocols for isolating and maintaining Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans cultures to improve reproducibility and comparability of research.