Mariko H. Foecke

A brain locus for viable gestation

This study identifies a brain-specific neuronal population critical for viable pregnancy by analyzing gene expression changes in estrogen receptor alpha-expressing neurons during gestation.

Benchmarking Cell Type and Gene Set Annotation by Large Language Models with AnnDictionary

The paper benchmarks large language models for cell-type and gene set annotation using AnnDictionary, finding high accuracy in cell-type annotation and strong functional gene set recovery.

Comparative analysis of human and mouse ovaries across age

This study compares human and mouse ovarian biology across age using 3D-imaging, single-cell transcriptomics, and functional studies, identifying species-specific and age-related changes in follicle dynamics and gene expression.

Sustained fertility from first-wave follicle oocytes that pause their growth

The paper shows that some oocytes from the first juvenile wave pause growth and later resume, contributing to fertility beyond puberty.

Differential susceptibility of male and female germ cells to glucocorticoid-mediated signaling

This study shows that male and female germ cells differ in their susceptibility to glucocorticoid signaling, with male germline cells being affected in RNA splicing while female cells are resistant.