Elsa Labrune

The paper identifies a novel RNP compartment in mouse oocytes that enhances translation to counteract cytoplasmic dilution during growth.

This study defines the post-transcriptional RNA splicing landscape in fully grown mouse oocytes and identifies splicing events and regulatory programs essential for meiotic progression and oocyte division.

The paper uses Atomic Force Microscopy to analyze mechanical properties of mouse and human oocytes, showing differences in stiffness linked to cortical structure and maternal age effects.

This paper develops a microfluidic device to non-invasively measure mouse oocyte deformability, identifying elasticity as a key factor in mechanical health and potential for improved assisted reproduction.

This paper develops a machine learning framework for oocyte phenotyping using transmitted light images, identifying new features to assess maturation potential in mouse and human oocytes.