Single-cell RNA sequencing of the Strongylocentrotus purpuratus larva reveals the blueprint of major cell types and nervous system of a non-chordate deuterostome
Identifying the molecular fingerprint of organismal cell types is key for understanding their
function and evolution. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to survey the …
function and evolution. Here, we use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to survey the …
[HTML][HTML] Plastic leachate-induced toxicity during sea urchin embryonic development: Insights into the molecular pathways affected by PVC
Microplastics are now polluting all seas and, while studies have found numerous negative
interactions between plastic pollution and marine animals, the effects on embryonic …
interactions between plastic pollution and marine animals, the effects on embryonic …
Molecular mechanisms of tubulogenesis revealed in the sea star hydro-vascular organ
A fundamental goal in the organogenesis field is to understand how cells organize into
tubular shapes. Toward this aim, we have established the hydro-vascular organ in the sea …
tubular shapes. Toward this aim, we have established the hydro-vascular organ in the sea …
Integrating single cell transcriptomics and volume electron microscopy confirms the presence of pancreatic acinar-like cells in sea urchins
The identity and function of a given cell type relies on the differential expression of gene
batteries that promote diverse phenotypes and functional specificities. Therefore, the …
batteries that promote diverse phenotypes and functional specificities. Therefore, the …
A New Model Organism to Investigate Extraocular Photoreception: Opsin and Retinal Gene Expression in the Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus
Molecular research on the evolution of extraocular photoreception has drawn attention to
photosensitive animals lacking proper eye organs. Outside of vertebrates, little is known …
photosensitive animals lacking proper eye organs. Outside of vertebrates, little is known …
Characterization of thyrotropin-releasing hormone producing neurons in sea urchin, from larva to juvenile
Most sea urchin species are indirect developers, going through a larval stage called pluteus.
The pluteus possesses its own nervous system, consisting mainly of the apical organ …
The pluteus possesses its own nervous system, consisting mainly of the apical organ …
Single-cell transcriptomic analysis reveals the molecular profile of go-opsin photoreceptor cells in sea urchin larvae
The ability to perceive and respond to light stimuli is fundamental not only for spatial vision
but also to many other light-mediated interactions with the environment. In animals, light …
but also to many other light-mediated interactions with the environment. In animals, light …
FISH for All: A Fast and Efficient Fluorescent In situ Hybridization (FISH) Protocol for Marine Embryos and Larvae
In situ hybridization is one the most commonly used techniques for developmental and
evolutionary biology and has extensively contributed to the identification of distinct cell types …
evolutionary biology and has extensively contributed to the identification of distinct cell types …
[HTML][HTML] Gene regulatory divergence amongst echinoderms underlies appearance of pigment cells in sea urchin development
Larvae of the sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, have pigmented migratory cells
implicated in immune defense and gut patterning. The transcription factor SpGcm activates …
implicated in immune defense and gut patterning. The transcription factor SpGcm activates …
Molecular and Cellular Characterization of the TH Pathway in the Sea Urchin Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Thyroid Hormones (THs) are a class of signaling molecules produced by coupling iodine
with tyrosine residues. In vertebrates, extensive data support their important role in a variety …
with tyrosine residues. In vertebrates, extensive data support their important role in a variety …