Evelina I. Nikelshparg

The mitochondrial chaperone HSPD1 folds MTHFD2 independently of its co-chaperone HSPE1

This study identifies HSPD1 as a chaperone for MTHFD2, independent of HSPE1, and shows distinct functional roles for HSPD1 and HSPE1 in mitochondrial biology.

Mitochondrial cytochrome c accumulation accompanies reduced electron flux through complex IV without enhancing cell sensitivity to apoptosis

The paper shows that reduced electron flux through complex IV leads to cytochrome c accumulation via increased stability and membrane retention, without increasing apoptosis sensitivity.

A Tunable and Druggable Mechanism to Delay Forgetting of Olfactory Memories in C. elegans

This study shows that cold temperatures and lithium salt delay forgetting of olfactory memories in C. elegans by modulating membrane properties and the diacylglycerol pathway in specific neurons.