Nikki J. Marks

Polo-like kinase 1 regulates growth in juvenile Fasciola hepatica

This study identifies polo-like kinase 1 (fhplk1) as a key regulator of growth in juvenile Fasciola hepatica by showing its role in stem cell proliferation and cell cycle control.

Exploitation of phylum-spanning omics resources reveals complexity in the nematode FLP signalling system and provides insights into flp-gene evolution

This study identifies 2143 flp-genes across 100+ nematode species, revealing evolutionary patterns and expression dynamics of FLPs in parasitic nematodes.

Discovery of long non-coding RNAs in the liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica

The paper identifies 6,436 putative long non-coding RNAs in Fasciola hepatica, showing distinct features from mRNAs and potential regulatory roles.

Pan-phylum In Silico Analyses of Nematode Endocannabinoid Signalling Systems Highlight Novel Opportunities for Parasite Drug Target Discovery

This study uses in silico analyses to characterize endocannabinoid signaling across nematodes, revealing conservation patterns and potential drug targets in parasitic species.