Drosophila core circadian clock neurons peptidergically regulate activity of insulin-producing cells
Naureen A. Hameed, Sergio L. Crespo-Flores, Evan Cirone, Chenyue Zhao, Annika F. Barber
This study identifies how Drosophila core clock neurons use neuropeptides to modulate insulin-producing cells via volume transmission rather than direct synaptic connections.
bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience