Eduardo Almansa

Protocol for calcium imaging of acute brain slices from Octopus vulgaris hatchlings during application of neurotransmitters

This paper describes a protocol for calcium imaging in Octopus vulgaris brain slices to study single-cell responses to neurotransmitters.

Isolation and primary culture of Octopus vulgaris cells: Assessment of their proliferative capacity

This study isolates and cultures Octopus vulgaris cells at different life stages, assessing their viability and proliferative capacity for in vitro applications.

Novel dopaminergic neurotransmission in the Octopus visual system

The paper identifies novel dopamine and acetylcholine ionotropic receptors in the octopus visual system, revealing distinct neurochemical mechanisms compared to mammals.

Ultrasound-based prediction of spawning time in females of Octopus vulgaris

This study uses ultrasound to predict spawning time in cultured and wild Octopus vulgaris by analyzing ovary volume and gonadosomatic index.

Z-chromosome dosage compensation and sex-specific long non-coding RNAs in octopus

This study identifies Z-chromosome dosage compensation and sex-specific long non-coding RNAs in octopus, revealing evolutionary conservation of dosage compensation mechanisms.

A practical staging atlas to study embryonic development of Octopus vulgaris under controlled laboratory conditions

This paper introduces a controlled incubation system and staging atlas for studying the embryonic development of Octopus vulgaris in a laboratory setting.