Leonid L. Moroz

Glutamatergic system in the pelagic tunicates

This study identifies glutamatergic elements in the neural system of the pelagic tunicate Doliolum sp., suggesting glutamatergic systems originated in the common ancestor of tunicates and vertebrates.

Comparative analysis of the neural and muscle systems in the subumbrella of hydrozoan jellyfish.

This study compares the neural and muscle systems in the subumbrella of 14 hydrozoan jellyfish species, finding a strong correlation between subumbrella neural networks and smooth radial muscles.

Glutamatergic systems in Hydrozoa (Cnidaria)

This study identifies glutamate-immunoreactive cells in eight hydrozoan species, revealing diverse glutamatergic systems and suggesting independent recruitment of glutamate and GABA as neurotransmitters.

Glutamatergic systems in ctenophores

This study identifies glutamate-immunoreactive neurons and muscle fibers in ctenophores, revealing species-specific glutamate expression patterns linked to neural function and energy demands.

Neuromuscular Architecture of the Siphonophore Colony

The paper maps the neural architecture of the siphonophore colony using immunohistochemical markers to reveal neuroanatomical interactions and subpopulations across different zooid classes.

The distribution and evolutionary dynamics of dopaminergic neurons in molluscs

The paper examines the distribution and evolutionary dynamics of dopaminergic neurons in molluscs, finding moderate conservation in central ganglia and diversification in peripheral sensory-like neurons.

Evolution of g-Type Lysozymes in Metazoa: Insights into Immunity and Digestive Adaptations

This study investigates the evolutionary distribution and functional diversification of g-type lysozymes across metazoans, revealing lateral gene transfer and specialized roles in immunity and digestion.

Making Neurobots and Chimerical Ctenophores

The paper explores using ctenophores as models to build neurobots and chimeric animals, demonstrating their ability to survive autonomously.

Genomic Hotspots: Localized chromosome gene expansions identify lineage-specific innovations as targets for functional biodiversity and predictions of stress resilience.

The paper identifies genomic hotspots as lineage-specific gene expansions that reveal recent adaptations and predict stress resilience in molluscs.

Neurotransmission and neuromodulation systems in the learning and memory network of Octopus vulgaris

This paper characterizes the neural elements and neuromodulatory systems in the octopus brain's vertical lobe, revealing new heterogeneity and roles in learning and memory.

Life Strategies in Placozoa

This study investigates feeding, reproductive, and immune strategies in placozoans through long-term culturing, revealing multiple growth modes, asexual reproduction, and immune responses.

Profiling cellular diversity in sponges informs animal cell type and nervous system evolution

The paper identifies 18 cell types in sponges, including neuroid cells with synaptic gene expression, suggesting early neuro-immune system evolution.

ATP signaling in the integrative neural center of Aplysia californica

This study characterizes P2X receptors in Aplysia californica, showing their expression in chemosensory systems and an integrative neurosecretory center, highlighting evolutionary conservation of purinergic signaling.

P2X receptors in Aplysia californica: Chemosensory systems, bio-energetic and development

The paper characterizes P2X receptors in Aplysia californica, showing their role in chemosensory systems and bioenergetic centers, and demonstrates evolutionary conservation of purinergic signaling.

Comparative single-cell transcriptomics of complete insect nervous systems

The paper creates a comprehensive atlas of the Drosophila larval nervous system using single-cell transcriptomics and validates findings with RNA-FISH, revealing gene expression changes linked to behavioral states.

Comparative genomic analysis of Cristatella mucedo provides insights into Bryozoan evolution and nervous system function

The paper was withdrawn by the authors due to lack of full consent, and is not intended for citation.

Polymorphism within the mitochondrial genome of the ctenophore, Pleurobrachia bachei, and its ongoing rapid evolution

This study examines mitochondrial genome polymorphism in Pleurobrachia bachei, revealing high genetic variation and truncated genes, suggesting rapid evolution and challenges in codon interpretation.