A. Claridge-Chang

Dopamine neurons that inform Drosophila olfactory memory have distinct, acute functions driving attraction and aversion

This study identifies distinct dopamine neuron functions in Drosophila that drive attraction and aversion during olfactory memory formation, showing separate roles for dopamine, glutamate, and octopamine.

Genomic patterns of divergence in the early and late steps of speciation of the deep-sea vent thermophilic worms of the genus Alvinella.

This study examines genomic divergence patterns in early and late speciation stages of deep-sea vent worms, finding that early divergence involves scattered genes while late stages show genome-wide divergence linked to habitat specialization.

Most primary olfactory neurons have individually neutral effects on behavior

The paper investigates the behavioral effects of individual olfactory receptor neurons in Drosophila and finds that most have neutral effects, but their combinations can produce strong behavioral responses.

A neural m6A/YTHDF pathway is required for learning and memory in Drosophila

This study identifies the m6A/YTHDF pathway's role in learning and memory in Drosophila by mapping m6A sites and showing their impact on translation and neural function.

A systematic review of Drosophila short-term-memory genetics: meta-analysis reveals robust reproducibility

This paper reviews Drosophila STM genetics, finding seven highly reproducible genes but most STM genes unreplicated, suggesting potential irreproducibility or assay limitations.

Using Drosophila behavioral assays to characterize terebrid venom-peptide bioactivity

This study uses Drosophila behavioral assays to assess the bioactivity of two terebrid venom peptides, finding distinct effects on pain and food intake.

Neuromodulatory circuit effects on Drosophila feeding behaviour and metabolism

The paper investigates how silencing neuromodulatory systems in Drosophila affects feeding behaviour and metabolism by measuring multiple physiological and behavioural parameters.