Bryce W. Duncan

Genetic diversity of Collaborative Cross mice enables the establishment of a novel Chlamydia muridarum female genital tract infection model

This study uses Collaborative Cross mice to identify host genetic factors influencing Chlamydia muridarum infection outcomes, revealing distinct genetic pathways for bacterial burden and pathology.

miRNA/mRNA analysis of increased TGF-β pathways drive epithelial-mesenchymal transition and regulatory T cell differentiation

The paper analyzes miRNA and mRNA expression in endometrial biopsies to show increased TGF-β pathways drive EMT and Treg differentiation in Chlamydia infection.

Ankyrin B Promotes Developmental Spine Regulation in the Mouse Prefrontal Cortex

This study identifies AnkB's role in dendritic spine regulation in the mouse prefrontal cortex and links it to potential molecular mechanisms in ASD.

The L1 Cell Adhesion Molecule Constrains Dendritic Spine Density through Ankyrin Binding in Pyramidal Neurons of the Mouse Cerebral Cortex

This study identifies L1 cell adhesion molecule's role in regulating dendritic spine density via Ankyrin binding in mouse pyramidal neurons, showing increased spine density in L1 mutants and impaired spine pruning in response to Semaphorins.

Doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1) Facilitates Dendritic Spine Growth of Pyramidal Neurons in Mouse Prefrontal Cortex

This study shows that DCLK1 promotes dendritic spine growth and maturation in mouse prefrontal cortex pyramidal neurons through interactions with NrCAM and microtubules.

Semaphorin3F Drives Dendritic Spine Pruning through Rho-GTPase Signaling

This study identifies Sema3F's role in dendritic spine pruning through Rho-GTPase signaling pathways in cortical neurons.