Drosophila orthologues of oculocutaneous albinism-associated genes regulate sleep and circadian rhythm via visual neurotransmission
Mehran Akhtar, Yu-Chien Hung, Clifton Lewis, Nawel Medjadi, Johan Bence, Flaviano Giorgini, Mervyn George Thomas, Ko‐Fan Chen
This study identifies Drosophila orthologues of OCA-associated genes that regulate sleep and circadian rhythm through visual neurotransmission without affecting pigmentation.
bioRxiv · Aug 4, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience