Domenica Ippolito

This paper identifies two C-type lectin receptor pairs in C. elegans that mediate recognition of specific oomycete pathogens and show they are co-regulated and function redundantly in host defense.

The paper identifies multiple calcium-dependent mechanisms regulating CMK-1 subcellular localization in C. elegans thermal nociceptors, showing how phosphorylation and CaM binding interact to control nuclear entry and export.

The paper identifies a Y-linked gene, MoY, essential for male sex determination in medflies and shows its conservation across multiple fruit fly species, enabling potential genetic control strategies.

This study identifies the yellow ortholog as the brown body locus in houseflies using CRISPR-Cas9 and confirms its role in melanization.