Rashmi Chandra

Gut mucosal cells transfer alpha-synuclein to the vagus nerve

The paper shows that gut mucosal cells can transfer alpha-synuclein to the vagus nerve, suggesting a non-neuronal source of fibrillar alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease.

Specific sensory neurons and insulin-like peptides modulate food type-dependent oogenesis and fertilization in Caenorhabditis elegans

The paper shows that specific sensory neurons and insulin-like peptides in C. elegans influence oogenesis and fertilization based on food type.

The TRPV Channel OSM-9 is Required for Sleep-Dependent Olfactory Memory and is Expressed in Sensory Neurons That Typically Do Not Promote Butanone Attraction

This paper shows that the TRPV channel OSM-9 is required for sleep-dependent olfactory memory in C. elegans, despite being expressed in sensory neurons not involved in butanone attraction.

Sleep is required for odor exposure to consolidate memory and remodel olfactory synapses

The paper shows that sleep is necessary for memory consolidation and synaptic remodeling in C. elegans after odor training.

Axonal transport of an insulin-like peptide mRNA promotes stress recovery in C. elegans

The paper shows that axonal transport of ins-6 mRNA helps C. elegans recover from stress, with opposing signals regulating this transport.