Chiara Paolantoni

Spontaneous neurotransmitter release is regulated by Unc-5

This study shows that spontaneous neurotransmitter release is regulated by the synaptic function of Unc-5 in Drosophila, affecting synaptic structure and behavior.

The ribose methylation enzyme FTSJ1 has a conserved role in neuron morphology and learning performance

The paper identifies a novel FTSJ1 pathogenic variant and shows its role in neuron morphology and learning performance through RiboMethSeq and transcriptome analysis in human and Drosophila models.

Parallel evolution of a splicing program controlling neuronal excitability in flies and mammals

The paper identifies a splicing program in neurons of Drosophila and mammals, showing how it evolves independently in different species to regulate ion channels and neuronal activity.

An exon junction complex-independent function of Barentsz in neuromuscular synapse growth

This study identifies a Barentsz function in neuromuscular synapse growth independent of the exon junction complex, showing its role in mitochondrial distribution and regulation of the Activin ligand Dawdle.

The m6A reader Ythdf restricts axonal growth in Drosophila through target selection modulation of the Fragile X mental retardation protein

This study shows that the m6A reader Ythdf limits axonal growth in Drosophila by modulating Fmr1 target selection.