Milán Szuperák

The paper identifies distinct octopaminergic neuron populations in Drosophila that drive arousal in larvae and adults, revealing a developmental switch in sleep-wake circuit architecture.

This study shows that Drosophila mojavensis larvae sleep less and more deeply than Drosophila melanogaster to prioritize nutrient intake and energy storage, enabling better survival under starvation.

This study identifies when circadian sleep emerges in Drosophila larvae and shows its role in enabling long-term memory.

The paper identifies ISWI as a chromatin remodeler required for adult sleep in Drosophila, with distinct developmental roles in sleep and other behaviors.

This study identifies pdm3 as a gene critical for sleep maturation in Drosophila by coordinating dopaminergic neurite ingrowth and regulating synaptogenesis.

This study shows that selection for starvation resistance in Drosophila melanogaster leads to delayed development and reduced metabolic rate in larvae, which persist into adulthood, along with changes in feeding and sleep behavior.