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Jesse Jacob Rojas

San Diego State University

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Organism:Drosophila· 2 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Kim D. FinleyiD· 2 shared Andrew Kawwa· 1 shared Brandon MolinaiD· 1 shared Celine Thomassian· 1 shared Eric P. Ratliff· 1 shared Kayla Lawani· 1 shared Marcus Intal· 1 shared Marta M. LipinskiiD· 1 shared

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The Neural Protective Effects of Intermittent Fasting in Adult Drosophila Following Traumatic Brain Injury Exposure.

Jesse Jacob Rojas, Marcus Intal, Andrew Kawwa, Celine Thomassian, Robert Squier, Sydney Mudrak, Kayla Lawani, Kim D. Finley

This study shows that intermittent fasting improves survival and behavior in Drosophila after traumatic brain injury and reduces inflammation in neural tissues.

bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience

Genetic Modifiers Influencing the Acute and Long-Term Responses to Traumatic Brain Injury in Drosophila

Brandon Molina, Jesse Jacob Rojas, Nadja El-Mecharrafie, Eric P. Ratliff, Marta M. Lipinski, Kim D. Finley

This study investigates genetic modifiers of traumatic brain injury responses in Drosophila using a high-throughput trauma model, identifying factors that influence acute and long-term outcomes.

bioRxiv · Feb 10, 2025 · PreprintGenetics