Nicholas A. Rhoades

Molecular characterization of required for killing-2: a gene required for spore killing by Neurospora Sk-3.

The paper identifies rfk-2 as a gene required for spore killing by Sk-3 in Neurospora fungi, showing it is necessary but not sufficient for the process.

Recombination-independent recognition of DNA homology for meiotic silencing in Neurospora crassa

The paper demonstrates a recombination-independent mechanism for DNA homology recognition in meiosis using Neurospora crassa, showing that homologous DNA pairs through specific sequence patterns and structural interactions.

RNA editing controls gene drive by a Neurospora Spore killer

The paper shows that RNA editing controls gene drive in Neurospora by enabling the production of a toxic protein that kills spores.

Investigating expression of a human optimized cas9 transgene in Neurospora crassa

This study investigates the expression of a human-optimized Cas9 transgene in Neurospora crassa and finds that translational issues hinder its expression.

A nonhomologous end-joining mutant for Neurospora sitophila research

This study shows that disrupting the NHEJ pathway in N. sitophila increases targeted transgene integration efficiency, similar to findings in N. crassa.

Bioinformatic analysis reveals mechanisms underlying parasitoid venom evolution and function

The paper analyzes parasitoid venom evolution and function through bioinformatic methods to understand mechanisms of host manipulation.

Identification of a genetic element required for spore killing in Neurospora

The paper identifies rfk-1 as a gene required for spore killing in Neurospora, showing its deletion abolishes Sk-2 spore killing and its insertion disrupts meiosis in non-Sk-2 isolates.