João E. Carvalho

Structural and evolutionary insights into DAF-12 interactions with transcriptional coactivators in parasitic nematodes

This study investigates DAF-12 interactions with transcriptional coactivators in parasitic nematodes using structural and bioinformatic approaches, revealing conserved and nematode-specific mechanisms of coactivator recruitment.

Optimized husbandry and targeted gene-editing for the cnidarian Nematostella vectensis

This study optimizes rearing conditions and gene-editing techniques for Nematostella vectensis, reducing its life cycle and enabling efficient CRISPR-Cas9 mutagenesis.

The Mediterranean mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis, a novel model for developmental studies of mollusks

The paper establishes the Mediterranean mussel as a new model organism for mollusk development by providing transcriptome data and experimental protocols.

An updated staging system for cephalochordate development: one table suits them all

This paper develops a universal developmental staging system for lancelets, applicable across species, using confocal microscopy and growth curve analysis.