Timothy Q. DuBuc

The paper identifies conserved and lineage-specific gene regulatory programs involved in cnidocyte specification in Nematostella vectensis, revealing how novel transcription factors contribute to cnidocyte diversification.

This study identifies a positive feedback loop between germ cells and gonads in cnidarians that induces and maintains sexual reproduction through Gls signaling and Tfap2 activation.

This study characterizes the genome and single-cell transcriptome of Hydractinia, revealing that its stem cells use a conserved gene toolkit shared with all animals.

The paper shows that spH2B variants in Hydractinia sperm stabilize chromatin and block transcription without significantly compacting chromatin, supporting their role in sperm buoyancy.

This study investigates gene expression patterns in Trichoplax adhaerens to argue for an oral-aboral axis and radial symmetry in the parahoxozoan ancestor.

The paper identifies a new Hox gene expression domain in Nematostella vectensis that patterns the oral-aboral axis via Wnt signaling before gastrulation.