Publications by authors named "Jessica E Marot"

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  • Researchers studied how messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are localized in specific parts of cells, focusing on the importance of this process for creating protein distributions essential for cell function and development, particularly in the nervous system.
  • They used a method called EP-MS2 to identify localized transcripts in specialized Drosophila neurons, screening a total of 541 lines to find 55 that showed enrichment in neuronal processes like dendrites.
  • The study revealed 47 genes associated with important roles in neuronal development and function, suggesting that transporting mRNAs to dendrites allows for localized protein expression crucial for dendrite growth and remodeling.
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