Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea B Kohn"
- Recent research by Andrea B Kohn focuses on the evolutionary biology and molecular mechanisms in ctenophores, utilizing advanced techniques such as whole-genome bisulfite sequencing and single-cell RNA sequencing to explore DNA methylation patterns and gene expression across various ctenophore species.
- Kohn has contributed significantly to understanding intercellular communication in ctenophores by characterizing gap junction proteins and highlighting their evolutionary implications among early-branching metazoans.
- The research also underscores the challenges of studying fragile marine organisms, as seen in protocols developed for RNA isolation and in situ hybridization in ctenophores, while providing insight into evolutionary origins of neurons and synapses across animal lineages.
