Cephalopods and Marine Biology

RNA recoding in cephalopods tailors microtubule motor protein function

This study identifies RNA recoding in cephalopods that enhances kinesin function in response to cold and reveals tissue-specific variants with distinct motile properties.

Molecular characterization of cell types in the squid Loligo vulgaris

This study uses single-cell transcriptomics to characterize cell types in the squid Loligo vulgaris and identifies key markers for major nervous system components.

Cell type diversity in a developing octopus brain

The paper profiles cell diversity in the paralarval octopus brain to create a cell type atlas and identifies molecular similarities between octopus and fly glial cells.

Cell types and molecular architecture of the octopus visual system

The paper presents a single-cell molecular atlas of the octopus optic lobe, identifying neuronal and non-neuronal cell types and their spatial organization.

Somatotopic organization of mechanosensory afferents in the stellate ganglion of the squid, Euprymna.

This study uses live calcium imaging to show somatotopic organization of mechanosensory afferents in the squid's stellate ganglion, revealing clusters of neurons responding to localized touch.

Genomes of Two Flying Squid Species Provide Novel Sights into Adaptations of Cephalopods to Pelagic Life

This study presents high-quality genomes of two flying squid species and identifies genetic adaptations related to vision, speed, and photophore evolution in pelagic cephalopods.

Comparative brain structure and the neural network features of cuttlefish and squid

This study compares neuroanatomical features between tropical cuttlefish and squid using MRI and histology, linking brain structure to ecological and behavioral differences.

Gene recruitments and dismissals in argonaut octopus genome provide insights to pelagic lifestyle adaptation and shell-like eggcase reacquisition

The paper presents the draft genome of the argonaut octopus, revealing gene recruitment and dismissal related to pelagic adaptation and shell-like eggcase formation.

A practical staging atlas to study embryonic development of Octopus vulgaris under controlled laboratory conditions

This paper introduces a controlled incubation system and staging atlas for studying the embryonic development of Octopus vulgaris in a laboratory setting.

Electrical coupling between chromatophore muscle fibers allows for versatile control of chromatophore expansion in squid.

The paper investigates electrical coupling in squid chromatophore muscle fibers, showing how it enables versatile control of chromatophore expansion through low-pass filtering of fast and slow currents.

Feeding intensity and molecular prey identification of the common long-armed octopus, Octopus minor (Mollusca: Octopodidae) in the wild

The paper studies the feeding intensity and prey identification of Octopus minor in the wild using DNA barcoding and stomach content analysis.

FMRF Gene Expression In The Nervous System Of The Squid Doryteuthis pealei* Hatchling

The paper examines FMRFamide expression in the nervous system of Doryteuthis pealei hatchlings, revealing its distribution in central lobes and fiber systems.

Genome-wide sequencing uncovers cryptic diversity and mito-nuclear discordance in the Octopus vulgaris species complex

This study uses ddRADseq to reveal six species within the Octopus vulgaris complex, finding mito-nuclear discordance and suggesting recent speciation during global cooling.

From injury to full repair: nerve regeneration and functional recovery in the common octopus, Octopus vulgaris

The paper investigates nerve regeneration and functional recovery in the common octopus after pallial nerve transection, showing full recovery without behavioral impact.

Preliminary Study of the Potential Mechanism of CTSD in the Aging Process of Sepiella japonica: Fundamental Function Analysis

This study investigates the role of the CTSD gene in the aging process of Sepiella japonica by analyzing its expression and functional properties.