Zepeng Yao

This study maps internal sensory circuits in Drosophila's pharynx and gut using the FAFB connectome, revealing distinct axonal projections and connections to motor and endocrine systems.

The paper presents the first densely reconstructed adult fruit fly connectome integrating the brain and ventral nerve cord, revealing distributed control circuits involving local and long-range neural connections.

This study identifies serotonergic neurons in Drosophila that translate taste detection into physiological responses to regulate nutrient availability.