Control of walking direction by descending and dopaminergic neurons in Drosophila
Stefan Dahlhoff, Sander Liessem, Fathima Mukthar Iqbal, Adrián Palacios-Muñoz, Federico Cascino-Milani, Mert Erginkaya, Aleyna Mirac Diniz, Ezequiel Axel Gorostiza, Ansgar Büschges, Jan Clemens, Jan M. Ache
The paper identifies two neuronal populations in Drosophila that control distinct aspects of walking direction on different hierarchical levels, showing their activity correlates with specific turning behaviors.
bioRxiv · Jul 22, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience