Bert Hobmayer

Ultrastructure of stemness and differentiated state in Hydra epithelial cells

The paper uses electron microscopy to compare stem-like and differentiated states in Hydra epithelial cells, revealing distinct ultrastructural features that challenge the traditional separation of stem and differentiated cells.

Structural assembly of the glycan-rich, chitin-reinforced adhesive of Hydra is coordinated by a lectin-like protein, HvAb1

This study identifies HvAb1 as a lectin-like protein organizing a glycan-rich, chitin-reinforced adhesive in Hydra, enabling reversible underwater adhesion.

Examination of germline and somatic intercellular bridges in Hydra vulgaris reveals insights into the evolutionarily conserved mechanism of intercellular bridge formation

This study examines intercellular bridges in Hydra vulgaris, identifying conserved components and revealing their evolutionary significance in cellular connectivity and coordination.

A new look at the architecture and dynamics of the Hydra nerve net

This paper re-examines the structure of the Hydra nerve net using immunostaining and imaging, revealing two distinct nerve nets in ectoderm and endoderm with no contact between them.

New Hydra Genomes Reveal Conserved Principles of Hydrozoan Transcriptional Regulation

This study generates new Hydra genomes and transcriptomic resources to uncover conserved transcriptional regulatory mechanisms in cnidarians.

An ancient role for the Hippo pathway in axis formation and morphogenesis

The paper shows the Hippo pathway regulates axis formation in Hydra, upstream of Wnt, by controlling budding, actin organization, and cell proliferation.