Ashley M. Rasys

Evolution of neuronal cell classes and types in the vertebrate retina

The paper integrates single-cell transcriptomic data from 17 vertebrate species to study the evolution of retinal cell types, finding conserved cell classes and subclasses with variation increasing from outer to inner retina.

Maturation and Refinement of the Maculae and Foveae in the Anolis sagrei lizard

This study examines fovea and macula maturation in Anolis sagrei lizards, finding differences from primate development, including increased macular diameter and minimal photoreceptor packing post-hatching.

Development and retinal remodeling in the brown anole lizard (Anolis sagrei)

This paper describes retinal development and remodeling in the brown anole lizard, identifying key features of fovea formation and its relationship to eye shape changes.

Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the brown anole (Anolis sagrei), a model species for evolution and ecology

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly for the brown anole, Anolis sagrei, enhancing genomic resources for evolutionary and ecological studies.

Ocular elongation and retraction in foveated reptiles

The paper examines ocular shape changes during development in two foveated reptiles, finding asymmetric elongation and retraction linked to fovea formation and photoreceptor packing.

Anterior eye development in the brown anole, Anolis sagrei

This paper provides a detailed histological analysis of anterior eye development in the brown anole, Anolis sagrei, highlighting unique structural features compared to mammals and birds.

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing in Lizards Through Microinjection of Unfertilized Oocytes

This study introduces a method to produce CRISPR-Cas9 induced mutations in Anolis lizards using microinjection of unfertilized oocytes.