Melanie Dörr

The genome of the coral model sea anemone Exaiptasia diaphana (Aiptasia) strain F003

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the sea anemone Aiptasia strain F003, enhancing its use as a model for studying symbiosis, microbiomes, and thermal stress in cnidarians.

Evolutionary genomics predicts probiotic persistence in corals

This paper identifies a probiotic bacterium with persistent colonization in corals using evolutionary genomic markers, showing improved thermal tolerance and survival during bleaching.

Symbiont-specific uptake is mediated by integrins in cnidarian larvae

This study identifies RGD-binding integrins as key receptors mediating specific symbiont uptake in cnidarian larvae, distinguishing symbiotic algae from non-symbiotic ones.

Dual role of BdMUTE during stomatal development in the model grass Brachypodium distachyon

This study shows that BdMUTE regulates both GC division orientation and SC recruitment in Brachypodium distachyon, essential for GC morphogenesis and stomatal function.