María A. Oliva

This study identifies how a single mutation in the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2's ORF3a protein alters its host-cell remodelling effects, shifting from lipid accumulation to preserving Golgi structure.

The paper designs and characterizes PTX analogues to separate MT stabilization from structural changes, showing that compound 1b preserves native MT structure and physiological Tau dynamics.

This paper investigates how microtubule-stabilizing ligands alter lattice conformation and function, showing they stabilize distinct longitudinal states that affect nucleotide hydrolysis and motor protein interactions.

The paper identifies tubulins in Asgard archaea and shows they form mini-microtubules with eukaryotic-like properties, suggesting an archaeal origin for microtubules.