Philipp Bauknecht

This study identifies a G-protein-coupled receptor (MIHR) in the jellyfish Clytia that mediates neuropeptide-induced oocyte maturation and shows its functional role in gamete development and spawning.

This study identifies an excitatory peptide/CCHamide in nemertean larvae that increases ciliary beat frequency and alters vertical swimming distribution.

The paper identifies a dual signaling mechanism for Wamide peptides in Platynereis, involving both a peptide-gated ion channel and a GPCR, and shows they target distinct neurons.

The paper maps the synaptic and peptidergic connectome of a neurosecretory centre in the annelid brain, revealing non-synaptic signalling and peptide-receptor interactions.

The paper identifies an ancient FMRFamide-related neuropeptide and its receptor that induce coordinated defensive behaviors in brachiopod larvae.