Eric Paulissen

Signal triangulation coordinates cell fate decisions in the developing jaw

The paper shows how three signaling pathways coordinate to establish distinct cell fates along the oral-aboral axis in the developing zebrafish jaw.

Myogenic regulatory factors MyoD and Myf5 are required for dorsal aorta formation and angiogenic sprouting

This study shows that MyoD and Myf5 are essential for dorsal aorta formation by regulating Vegfaa expression in zebrafish embryos.

Somite morphogenesis is required for axial blood vessel formation

The paper shows that somite morphogenesis, driven by retinoic acid, creates a midline cavity that allows angioblasts to migrate and form axial blood vessels.