Lisha Shao

Four connectome-defined Drosophila NPF cell types sit in separate circuits with distinct, sometimes opposing functions; population-wide NPF knockdown hides these, and activity manipulation can differ from peptide loss.

The paper describes a protocol for quantifying Drosophila feeding behavior using flyPAD/optoPAD, enabling high-throughput measurements and optogenetic control.

The paper identifies a pair of interneurons in Drosophila that assign positive valence to sweet taste and transmit this signal to the mushroom body for appetitive behavior.