DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15DOI: 10.1242/dev.204277
Eleanor Zagoren, Nicolas Dias, Anderson K Santos, Zachary D Smith, Nadia A Ameen, Kaelyn Sumigray
{"title":"Evidence of secondary Notch signaling within the rat small intestine.","authors":"Eleanor Zagoren, Nicolas Dias, Anderson K Santos, Zachary D Smith, Nadia A Ameen, Kaelyn Sumigray","doi":"10.1242/dev.204277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.204277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The small intestine is well known for its nutrient-absorbing enterocytes; yet equally critical for homeostasis is a diverse set of secretory cells, all presumed to originate from the same intestinal stem cell. Despite their major roles in intestinal function and health, understanding how the full spectrum of secretory cell types arises remains a longstanding challenge, largely due to their comparative rarity. Here, we investigate the specification of a rare population of small intestinal epithelial cells found in rats and humans but not mice: CFTR High Expressers (CHEs). Using pseudotime trajectory analysis of single-cell RNA-seq data from rat jejunum, we provide evidence that CHEs are specified along the secretory lineage and appear to employ a second wave of Notch-based signaling to distinguish themselves from other secretory cells. We validate the transcription factors directing these cells from crypt progenitors and demonstrate that Notch signaling is necessary to induce CHE fate in vivo and in vitro. Our findings suggest that Notch reactivation along the secretory lineage specifies CHEs, which may help regulate luminal pH and have direct relevance in cystic fibrosis pathophysiology.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144076655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15Epub Date: 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1242/dev.204241
Maida Romera-Branchat, Chloé Pocard, Coral Vincent, Martina Cerise, Vítor da Silveira Falavigna, Alice Pajoro, Na Ding, He Gao, Rainer Franzen, George Coupland
{"title":"FD and FDP bZIP transcription factors and FT florigen regulate floral development and control homeotic gene expression in Arabidopsis floral meristems.","authors":"Maida Romera-Branchat, Chloé Pocard, Coral Vincent, Martina Cerise, Vítor da Silveira Falavigna, Alice Pajoro, Na Ding, He Gao, Rainer Franzen, George Coupland","doi":"10.1242/dev.204241","DOIUrl":"10.1242/dev.204241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arabidopsis florigen activation complex (FAC), formed by the interaction of the transcription factor FD and the florigen protein FT, activates gene expression in the shoot apical meristem to induce flowering. We show that FD and its paralog FDP are also expressed in partially overlapping patterns in the floral meristem and floral organs, and that FT is present in floral meristems. The flowers of mutants for FT and its paralog TSF (ft tsf), and of fd fdp mutants show variable numbers of sepals and petals, and larger floral meristems than wild type. In the floral meristem, fd fdp and ft tsf mutants show a significant reduction in the expression of SEP and AG genes, which encode MADS-domain transcription factors, as well as increased expression of the homeobox gene WUS. Binding of FD to SEP genes suggests that diminished SEP gene expression is a primary defect in the mutants. We conclude that, beyond their role in floral transition, FAC components regulate floral homeotic gene expression to control floral meristem size, and influence floral organ development and identity.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143977784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15Epub Date: 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1242/dev.204799
Paul Bump, Kaitlyn Loubet-Senear, Sarah Arnold, Mansi Srivastava
{"title":"Chromatin profiling data indicate regulatory mechanisms for differentiation during development in the acoel Hofstenia miamia.","authors":"Paul Bump, Kaitlyn Loubet-Senear, Sarah Arnold, Mansi Srivastava","doi":"10.1242/dev.204799","DOIUrl":"10.1242/dev.204799","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chromatin profiling data can generate and corroborate hypotheses for regulatory events that underlie the control of gene expression in biological processes. Here, we have profiled chromatin accessibility to build a catalog of putative regulatory DNA during embryonic development in an acoel. Acoels represent an enigmatic phylum-level lineage of animals, the Xenacoelomorpha, which is placed either as a sister group to all other animals with bilateral symmetry or as an early diverging ambulacrarian, positioned equally well to inform the evolution of developmental mechanisms. We focused on the acoel Hofstenia miamia, a new research organism for studying whole-body regeneration that also enables investigations of development from zygote to hatching. We profiled chromatin landscapes encompassing major morphological events during development, and combined transcription factor-binding analyses with single-cell RNA-sequencing data to provide regulatory linkages in a hypothesized differentiation trajectory for epidermis, as well as a new gene regulatory network associated with the formation of muscle. This work enables comparisons of chromatin state during embryogenesis between acoels and other animals, as well as comparisons of embryogenesis to regeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143997366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15Epub Date: 2025-05-19DOI: 10.1242/dev.204254
Nafiseh S Hosseini Fin, Adrian Yip, Jack T Scott, Leon Teo, Jihane Homman-Ludiye, James A Bourne
{"title":"Developmental dynamics of marmoset prefrontal cortical SST and PV interneuron networks highlight primate-specific features.","authors":"Nafiseh S Hosseini Fin, Adrian Yip, Jack T Scott, Leon Teo, Jihane Homman-Ludiye, James A Bourne","doi":"10.1242/dev.204254","DOIUrl":"10.1242/dev.204254","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The primate prefrontal cortex (PFC) undergoes protracted postnatal development, crucial for the emergence of cognitive control and executive function. Central to this maturation are inhibitory interneurons (INs), particularly parvalbumin-expressing (PV+) and somatostatin-expressing (SST+) subtypes, which regulate cortical circuit timing and plasticity. While rodent models have provided foundational insights into IN development, the trajectory of postmigratory maturation in primates remains largely uncharted. In this study, we characterized the expression of PV, SST, the chloride transporter KCC2, and the ion channels Kv3.1b and Nav1.1 across six PFC regions (areas 8aD, 8aV, 9, 46, 11 and 47L) in the postnatal marmoset. We report a prolonged maturation of PV+ INs into adolescence, accompanied by progressive upregulation of ion channels that support high-frequency firing. In contrast, SST+ INs show a postnatal decline in density, diverging from rodent developmental patterns. These findings reveal distinct, cell type-specific maturation dynamics in the primate PFC and offer a developmental framework for understanding how inhibitory circuit refinement may underlie vulnerability to neurodevelopmental disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143988233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Condensin II complex regulates essential gene expression programs during erythropoiesis.","authors":"Deanna Abid, Kristin Murphy, Zachary Murphy, Nabil Rahman, Michael Getman, Laurie Steiner","doi":"10.1242/dev.204485","DOIUrl":"10.1242/dev.204485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Erythropoiesis is characterized by dramatic changes in gene expression in the context of a cell that is rapidly proliferating while simultaneously condensing its nucleus in anticipation of enucleation. The mechanisms that maintain high level expression of erythroid genes and promote nuclear condensation remain poorly understood. Condensin II is a ring-like complex that promotes mitotic chromatin condensation and has roles in regulating interphase chromatin architecture and gene expression. We interrogated the role of Condensin II in erythropoiesis using an erythroid-specific deletion of the Condensin II subunit, Ncaph2. Ncaph2 loss resulted in severe anemia by embryonic day 12.5 with embryonic lethality. Ncaph2 mutant erythroid cells had dysregulated maturation and disrupted cell cycle progression, but surprisingly NCAPH2 was dispensable for nuclear condensation. Genomic studies revealed that NCAPH2 occupied the promoter of key erythroid and cell cycle genes that were downregulated following Ncaph2 loss. Together, our results demonstrate an essential role for NCAPH2 in the gene expression programs that regulate cell cycle progression and erythroid differentiation, and identify a role for the Condensin II complex in the regulation of a lineage-specific differentiation program.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143988011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15Epub Date: 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1242/dev.204864
{"title":"An interview with Muzlifah Haniffa.","authors":"","doi":"10.1242/dev.204864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.204864","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Professor Muzlifah 'Muzz' Haniffa is a Wellcome Senior Research Fellow, Head of Cellular Genetics Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK; Professor of Dermatology and Immunology at Newcastle University, UK; and a Developmental Biological Network Co-Coordinator for the Human Cell Atlas. Muzz's research spans the fields of immunology, dermatology, developmental biology and genomics. We spoke to Muzz on Teams, following her receipt of the 2025 Tickle Medal from the British Society for Developmental Biology, to learn more about her career and her motivations.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":"152 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15DOI: 10.1242/dev.204901
{"title":"An interview with Helen Skaer.","authors":"","doi":"10.1242/dev.204901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.204901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Helen Skaer is an Emeritus Professor of Developmental Biology at the University of Cambridge. Using Drosophila as her model organism, her research has provided insight into the development of the renal system. In recognition of this work, she was awarded the 2025 British Society for Developmental Biology's (BSDB) Waddington Medal, which recognises outstanding individuals who have made major contributions to UK Developmental Biology. Helen gave her award lecture at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool. The conference was organised to celebrate 100 years of The Company of Biologists, and it incorporated the BSDB's Spring Meeting. The week following her lecture, Helen visited The Company of Biologists office to tell us more about her research and what this award means to her.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":"152 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144076661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-15Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1242/dev.204589
Madison McLaren, Jessica Butts
{"title":"Notch signaling in neurogenesis.","authors":"Madison McLaren, Jessica Butts","doi":"10.1242/dev.204589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.204589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Notch signaling pathway plays a crucial role in neurogenesis by regulating cell fate specification. However, its complexity poses challenges in uncovering the mechanisms underlying these decisions. This Review explores the intricacies of the Notch pathway, including its diverse activation mechanisms and the influence of post-translational modifications of Notch receptors and ligands on pathway outcomes. We discuss how Notch signaling regulates embryonic neurogenesis via interactions with proneural genes and with other signaling pathways. We also examine the role of Notch in adult neurogenesis, and the therapeutic potential of leveraging Notch signaling to reprogram glia in the adult brain. Lastly, we highlight emerging technologies that measure Notch dynamics and discuss remaining knowledge gaps. Together, these insights underscore the multifaceted role of Notch signaling and outline key directions for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":"152 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144149689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DevelopmentPub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-04-29DOI: 10.1242/dev.204829
Noriko Osumi, Takako Kikkawa
{"title":"In preprints: unraveling a new non-canonical role of Cyclin D1 in corticogenesis.","authors":"Noriko Osumi, Takako Kikkawa","doi":"10.1242/dev.204829","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1242/dev.204829","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11375,"journal":{"name":"Development","volume":"152 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143969418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}