Kendall B. Clay

Syntaxin-1 and syntaxin binding protein 1-1 are required for planarian behavior and brain regeneration

This study shows that syntaxin-1 and syntaxin-binding protein 1-1 are essential for planarian locomotion and brain regeneration, suggesting their role in synaptogenesis during neural repair.

Combinatorial mechanisms specify cellular location and neurotransmitter identity during regeneration of planarian neurons

This study identifies genetic factors that specify dopaminergic neuron identity and location during planarian regeneration, showing combinatorial mechanisms guide both neurotransmitter choice and regional placement.

Planarian LDB and SSDP proteins scaffold transcriptional complexes for regeneration and patterning

This study identifies LDB1 and SSDP2 as key scaffolding proteins in planarian regeneration, showing their roles in polarity reestablishment and gene regulation.