L. K. Fritz-Laylin

The paper identifies a DNA virus in the amphibian-killing fungus Bd and links its presence to reduced host growth and increased virulence.

The paper identifies a conserved pressure-driven mechanism for osmoregulation using contractile vacuoles in three distantly related eukaryotic species.

The paper identifies unique mitotic tubulins in Naegleria amoebae and characterizes their spindle structure, suggesting ancestral features of mitosis.

The paper tests five antibiotics for their effectiveness in selecting genetically modified cells of the chytrid fungi Bd and Bsal.

This study examines actin cytoskeletal structures in chytrid fungi, revealing evolutionary loss of complexity compared to yeast and animal cells.

This paper develops a high-efficiency electroporation method for delivering molecular payloads into chytrid zoospores, enabling genetic studies of these fungi.

This study shows Naegleria amoebae use Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin assembly for motility and phagocytosis without microtubules, supporting an ancient origin of these processes.

This study uses genetic tools to analyze live-cell nuclear and actin dynamics in the chytrid Spizellomyces punctatus, revealing rapid life cycle stages and actin reorganization during development.

This study uses lattice light sheet microscopy to analyze three-dimensional neutrophil pseudopods, revealing their lamellar structure and role in directional changes.

The paper identifies WASP and SCAR as conserved genes involved in actin-filled pseudopod-based motility across eukaryotes, supported by functional and evolutionary evidence.