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The paper validates CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNAs for eight neurodevelopmental genes in Ciona robusta, showing varying mutagenesis efficacy and improved correlation with RS3 scores.

The paper identifies key transcription factors and signaling molecules involved in motor neuron differentiation in Ciona larva, highlighting conserved regulatory mechanisms.

This study identifies protocadherin.e as essential for maintaining the structural integrity and separation of the oral placode in Ciona robusta through cell-cell adhesion.

The paper shows that the RNA switch for acetylcholine receptor clustering is conserved in Ciona robusta, with some structural differences in Nova and regulation by Ebf.

The paper identifies regulatory factors required for specifying post-metamorphic branchiomeric neurons in tunicates and shows larval differentiation of adult neurons.