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Camsap2a regulates actomyosin flow and Rab5ab-mediated macropinocytosis in the yolk cell during zebrafish epiboly

Wan H, Quibria S, Iu E, User SD, Plotnikov SV, Bruce AEE
2026, Development, 10.1242/dev.204843

A TRPV4-dependent calcium signaling axis regulates lamellipodial actin architecture to promote cell migration

Iu E, Bogatch A, Deng W, Humphries JD, Yang C, Valencia FR, Li C, McCulloch CA, Tanentzapf G, Svitkina TM, Humphries MJ, Plotnikov SV
2026, Current Biology, 10.1016/j.cub.2026.01.024

Actomyosin cortex integration with complex plasma membrane topography in the early Drosophila embryo

Naidoo RK, Tam R, Harris TJ
2026, Journal of Cell Biology, 10.1083/jcb.202509151

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May 5, 2026

Research Day 2026 reveals astonishing advances from CSB across life sciences

CSB Research Day 2026 was held on May 1st at UTM's Kaneff Centre. This event showcased impressive innovation across the kingdoms of life. Our keynote…

May 4, 2026

Epigenetic markers of neuronal gene regulation revealed to earn Hone-Buske award

Kailynn MacGillivray has earned the Dr Christine Hone-Buske Award for her outstanding publication “Widespread association of Polycomb…

April 27, 2026

Intensive Laboratory Experience prepares Life Sciences students for a career in research

The Human Biology Lab Bootcamp is an intensive two-week wet and dry lab training program offered to students finishing their third or fourth year of…

April 6, 2026

Prof Haley Zubyk Earns ASSU Award for Excellence in Teaching

Congratulations to Professor Haley Zubyk, who was nominated by Arts & Science students to receive the Ranjini (Rini) Ghosh Award for her…

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