Benjamin Podbilewicz

The paper introduces hSPICER, a functional assay to assess sperm fertilizing potential by measuring cell-cell fusion with hJUNO-expressing cells, showing correlation with in vitro fertilization outcomes.

The paper identifies a male-specific structure and mating function of the PVD neuron in C. elegans, showing its unique extension into the copulatory tail and behavioral role in mating.

The paper shows sensory experience influences dendritic structure and behavior in C. elegans PVD neurons through degenerin channels, with structural and behavioral changes being functionally independent.

This paper demonstrates that sperm can induce cell-cell fusion in somatic cells expressing JUNO, providing a new method to assess sperm function in male infertility.

The paper develops a method to analyze PVD neuron dendritic architecture in C. elegans, revealing symmetrical three-way-junctions and morphological changes due to git-1 mutations.

This study shows that injured dendrites in C. elegans regenerate through fusion mediated by AFF-1 and pruning by EFF-1, revealing a multi-step pathway for dendritic repair.

The paper shows that AFF-1 fusogen or reduced IGF-1R/DAF-2 activity can restore dendritic regeneration in aged C. elegans.