Z. Swider

Rho and F-actin self-organize within an artificial cell cortex

This study creates an artificial cell cortex using Xenopus egg extract and lipid bilayers to observe self-organizing Rho and F-actin dynamics similar to those in vivo.

Calcium nanodomains in spindles

This study identifies calcium nanodomains associated with spindles in Xenopus eggs, embryos, and HeLa cells, showing their essential role in spindle assembly and stability.