Matthew Antel

Diffusible fraction of niche BMP ligand safeguards stem-cell differentiation

The paper shows that BMP ligand diffuses from the niche and has opposing roles in maintaining stem cells and promoting differentiation of their daughter cells.

Interchromosomal interaction of homologous Stat92E alleles regulates transcriptional switch during stem-cell differentiation

The paper shows that changes in homologous chromosome pairing at the Stat92E locus are required for transcriptional downregulation during Drosophila stem cell differentiation.

Acetylated microtubules are required for maintenance of the barrier between two adjacent tissues

This study shows that microtubule acetylation is required for maintaining the barrier between adjacent tissues during oogenesis in Drosophila.

Stem-cell niche self-restricts the signaling range via receptor-ligand degradation

The paper shows that MT-nanotubes in Drosophila GSCs restrict niche signaling range by enabling specific receptor-ligand interaction and subsequent degradation of the signaling components.