Combinatorial mechanisms specify cellular location and neurotransmitter identity during regeneration of planarian neurons
Kendall B. Clay, Taylor Medlock-Lanier, Rachel Grimes, Olabamibo O. Oke, Nikolay M. Filipov, Rachel H. Roberts-Galbraith
This study identifies genetic factors that specify dopaminergic neuron identity and location during planarian regeneration, showing combinatorial mechanisms guide both neurotransmitter choice and regional placement.
bioRxiv · May 23, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience