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Sindy R. Chavez

Emory University

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Organism:C. elegans· 3 Research Focus:differential expression· 3 Assay:DNA methylation· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Assay:ChIP-seq· 2 Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 1

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The Dream and MEC NuRD Complexes reinforce SPR-5/MET-2 maternal reprogramming to maintain the germline-soma distinction

Sindy R. Chavez, Jazmin Dozier, Saahj P. Gosrani, Sandra Nguyen, Jovan S. Brockett, Sarah D. Blancher, Sydney L. Morgan-Benitez, Juan D Rodriguez, Onur Birol, Monica N. Reeves, Karen L. Schmeichel, David J. Katz, Brandon S. Carpenter

The paper shows that DREAM and MEC NuRD complexes reinforce SPR-5/MET-2 maternal reprogramming to prevent germline gene expression in somatic tissues and developmental delay in C. elegans.

Genetics · Jan 16, 2026Peer-reviewedGenetics

Ectopic transcription due to inappropriately inherited histone methylation may interfere with the ongoing function of terminally differentiated cells

Juan D. Rodriguez, Monica N. Reeves, Hsiao‐Lin V. Wang, Jaely Z. Chavez, Rhea Rastogi, Sindy R. Chavez, Elicia A. Preston, Madhav S. Chadha, Li‐Yang Sun, Emily J. Hill, Victor G. Corces, Karen L. Schmeichel, John I. Murray, David J. Katz

The paper shows that mutations in histone modifying enzymes cause ectopic gene expression in adult worms, leading to behavioral defects that may be reversible.

bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2023 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology

CoREST has a conserved role in facilitating SPR-5/LSD1 maternal reprogramming of histone methylation

Brandon S. Carpenter, Alyssa Scott, Robert David Goldin, Sindy R. Chavez, Dexter A. Myrick, Marcus Curlee, Karen L. Schmeichel, David J. Katz

The paper shows that CoREST facilitates maternal reprogramming of histone methylation by SPR-5/LSD1 in C. elegans and mice.

bioRxiv · May 17, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology