Yi Li

The Dual Molecular Identity of Vestibular Kinocilia: Bridging Structural and Functional Traits of Primary and Motile Cilia

The paper identifies the kinocilium as a unique organelle with molecular features of both primary and motile cilia, showing it generates force in the hair bundle.

Molecular Specializations Underlying Phenotypic Differences in Inner Ear Hair Cells of Zebrafish and Mice

This study compares gene expression in zebrafish and mouse inner ear hair cells to identify molecular differences underlying their physiological specializations.

Transcription Co-Factor LBH Is Necessary for Maintenance of Stereocilia Bundles and Survival of Cochlear Hair Cells

This study shows that LBH is essential for maintaining cochlear hair cells and stereocilia bundles, with its loss causing progressive hearing loss and OHC degeneration.

Forward-reverse mutation cycles between stages of cancer development

The paper identifies forward-reverse mutation cycles in cancer development by analyzing LOHs and GOHs across non-tumor, paratumor, and tumor tissues in multiple cancer types.