Gust Bilcke

A Myb-dominated gene regulatory network universally controls sexual cell fate transitions in diatoms

The paper identifies a Myb-dominated gene regulatory network that controls sexual cell fate transitions in diatoms, revealing its role in size expansion and ploidy transitions.

Molecular fingerprints of cell size sensing and mating type differentiation in pennate diatoms

This study identifies genes and pathways involved in size-dependent sexual maturation and mating type differentiation in pennate diatoms using transcriptomic analysis of microsurgically manipulated cells.

Diurnal transcript profiling of the diatom Seminavisrobusta reveals adaptations to a benthic lifestyle

This study profiles the diurnal transcriptome of the benthic diatom Seminavis robusta, revealing rhythmic gene expression patterns and adaptations to its environment.

Mating type specific transcriptomic response to sex inducing pheromone in the pennate diatom Seminavis robusta

The paper identifies genes responding to sex-inducing pheromones in the diatom Seminavis robusta and links them to sexual reproduction processes.

The Seminavis robusta genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms

The paper reports the genome of Seminavis robusta, a benthic diatom, revealing gene family expansions and adaptations related to light and oxygen sensing, and provides insights into genetic diversity and gene function in benthic diatoms.