Elizabeth M. Duncan

An expanded evolutionary landscape of H3 histones with variants that destabilize nucleosomes and promote chromatin accessibility

This study identifies two novel H3 histone variants in Hofstenia miamia that destabilize nucleosomes and promote chromatin accessibility during regeneration.

Injury-induced transcription in the planarian outer epithelium is critical for tissue regeneration

The paper identifies injury-induced transcription in planarian outer epithelium critical for regeneration and highlights a conserved gene involved in the process.

RNaseH-based ribodepletion of total planarian RNA improves detection of longer and non-polyadenylated transcripts

This paper develops a ribodepletion method for planarian RNA-seq that reduces rRNA contamination and improves detection of non-polyA and long transcripts.

Chromatin remodeling protein BPTF regulates transcriptional stability in planarian stem cells

This study investigates the role of BPTF in regulating chromatin accessibility and transcription in planarian stem cells, showing its importance in gene expression and stem cell function.

Molecular characterization of a flatworm Girardia isolate from Guanajuato, Mexico

This paper characterizes a new planarian isolate, Girardia sp. (Guanajuato), at morphological, cellular, and molecular levels to identify unique traits and facilitate future comparisons.

RNAi screen of RING/U-box domain ubiquitin ligases identifies critical regulators of tissue regeneration in planarians

The paper identifies critical RING/U-box E3 ubiquitin ligases involved in planarian tissue regeneration through RNAi screening and functional analysis.