Browsing Division of Biological Sciences by Subject "Caenorhabditis elegans"
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Characterizing the role of claudins in C. elegans neurons
Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) play important roles in neurons, contributing to nervous system development, synapse formation and plasticity. A subset of CAMs, Claudins, known for their roles at tight junctions, remain ... -
Functional characterization of a new enzymatic activity of the ‘miRNase’-XRN-2 from Caenorhabditis elegans.
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules play a central role in every pivotal process in the cell, and ribonucleases (RNases) are critical for their biogenesis, processing, and degradation. Therefore, RNases are indispensable for ... -
Molecular pathways governing maturation and decay of precursor piRNAs in Caenorhabditis elegans
Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are an animal-specific class of germline-enriched small non-coding RNAs that play a crucial role in germline development and fertility in diverse organisms. In Caenorhabditis elegans (C. ... -
Neuroimmune Regulation in Caenorhabditis elegans: The Roles of the Amphid Sensory Neurons and Olfaction in Host Immune Responses
The ability of hosts to rapidly sense invading pathogens and mount an appropriate response is paramount for host survival. Pathogens, pervasive in the natural world, present a perpetual threat to host organisms. Examining ... -
Pathogen-derived volatiles modulate flight or fight response in Caenorhabditis elegans
In nature, the interaction between two organisms largely relies on their ability to sense and respond to each other, which involves many specific chemicals and signaling pathways. Animals have evolved mechanisms to detect ... -
Tuning the Circuit, Steering the Swarm: CASY-1 in Synaptic and Behavioral Modulation
Disruptions in neuromodulatory signaling are a hallmark of several neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. However, the molecular mechanisms that fine-tune neuromodulation across circuits and behaviors remain poorly ...