Condensin-mediated restriction of retrotransposable elements facilitates brain development in Drosophila melanogaster.
Bert I. Crawford, Mary Jo Talley, Joshua Russman, James Riddle, Sabrina Torres, Troy Williams, Michelle S. Longworth
This study shows that condensin subunit knockdown in Drosophila NSPCs increases retrotransposable element expression and mobility, leading to reduced adult head size and brain volume.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience