Carmen Andrikou

The paper shows that xenacoelomorph male gonopore expresses bilaterian hindgut marker genes, suggesting it is homologous to the bilaterian anus.

This study investigates FGF signaling's role in mesoderm development across lophophorates, finding conserved molecular patterning but distinct spatial-temporal dynamics and an inductive role in mesoderm formation.

The paper reports gene expression patterns in Phoronopsis harmeri, showing similarities to rhynchonelliform brachiopods in developmental patterning but also unique features.