Erin Zucker-Aprison

Periods of environmental sensitivity couple larval behavior and development

The paper identifies distinct behavioral epochs in C. elegans larvae that coordinate development with environmental assessment and resource acquisition.

The roles of TGFβ and serotonin signaling in regulating proliferation of oocyte precursors and germline aging

This study identifies TGFβ and serotonin signaling pathways that regulate oocyte precursor proliferation and germline aging in C. elegans.

Serotonergic signaling plays a deeply conserved role in improving oocyte quality

This study shows serotonin signaling improves oocyte quality in C. elegans and D. melanogaster, suggesting a conserved role in germline health and potential therapeutic applications.

Sex-specificity of the C. elegans metabolome

This study identifies sex-specific metabolomic differences in C. elegans, revealing sex-dependent metabolites and their biological roles.

Serotonin coordinates reproductive functions in Caenorhabditis elegans

This study identifies a serotonin-mediated neuronal circuit in C. elegans that coordinates reproductive functions, including germline proliferation and oocyte quality.