M. L. Nicotra

Coevolution of the Tlx homeobox gene with medusa development (Cnidaria: Medusozoa)

This study investigates the evolutionary relationship between the Tlx homeobox gene and medusa development in cnidarians, finding that Tlx is associated with medusa presence and its loss correlates with medusa stage reduction.

New self-identities evolve via point mutation in an invertebrate allorecognition gene

The paper shows how new self-identities evolve in an invertebrate allorecognition gene through point mutations that create novel or relaxed binding specificities.

Cryopreservation of Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus sperm to support community-based repository development for preservation of genetic resources

This study establishes a method for cryopreserving Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus sperm to support genetic resource repositories, enabling long-term storage and future research.

Zinc protection of fertilized eggs is an ancient feature of sexual reproduction in animals

The paper shows that zinc release by eggs to block polyspermy is an ancient reproductive strategy across multiple animal phyla.