Tim Davies

The paper identifies a novel anaphase A mechanism in C. elegans embryos driven by KLP-7MCAK and opposed by KLP-18, showing its role in asymmetric chromosome segregation and mechanical coordination with anaphase B.

The paper identifies PIE-1 and POS-1 as germ fate determinants that protect P2 germ precursor cells from cytokinesis failure by reducing septin and anillin levels at the division plane.

This study identifies FHOD-1 as the sole formin required for striated muscle growth and Z-line organization in C. elegans through cell autonomous mechanisms.