Jonas Braun

Networks of descending neurons transform command-like signals into population-based behavioral control

The paper shows that command-like descending neurons in Drosophila recruit larger networks of neurons to generate flexible behaviors, with network size predicting the need for recruitment.

Long-term imaging of the ventral nerve cord in behaving adult Drosophila

This paper develops microfabricated tools for long-term, minimally invasive imaging of the Drosophila ventral nerve cord in behaving adults, enabling longitudinal studies of neural circuit dynamics.

Estimating muscle activation from EMG using deep learning-based dynamical systems models

This paper uses a deep learning model to estimate muscle activation from EMG signals, showing improved performance over traditional methods in predicting joint kinematics and force.