Lucia L. Prieto-Godino

Fluorescent nanodiamond phantoms for spatial resolution benchmarking in two- and three-photon microscopy

This paper evaluates fluorescent nanodiamond phantoms as a robust benchmarking tool for spatial resolution in two- and three-photon microscopy, showing they better capture depth-dependent optical degradation than conventional bead phantoms.

Natural statistics of host odours predict species-specific olfactory behaviours in Drosophilids

The paper shows that Drosophila species prefer odour components most distinctive in their natural host blends, revealing that olfactory behaviours exploit the statistical structure of odour environments.

Ecological cues orchestrate concerted courtship in a Drosophila host specialist

The paper shows that ecological cues, specifically food volatiles, drive courtship behavior in Drosophila erecta by promoting sexual arousal and coordinating group interactions.

Cross-species comparative connectomics reveals the evolution of an olfactory circuit

This study uses cross-species connectomics to show that olfactory circuits have conserved core elements and species-specific rewiring linked to ecological differences.

Sensory neuron population expansion enhances odor tracking without sensitizing projection neurons

The paper shows that expanded sensory neuron populations in Drosophila enhance odor tracking without increasing projection neuron sensitivity.

OptoPi: An open source flexible platform for the analysis of small animal behaviour

OptoPi is an open-source platform for small animal behaviour analysis with custom illumination and optogenetic stimulation, demonstrating tracking of zebrafish and Drosophila larvae.

Parallel evolution of a splicing program controlling neuronal excitability in flies and mammals

The paper identifies a splicing program in neurons of Drosophila and mammals, showing how it evolves independently in different species to regulate ion channels and neuronal activity.

Molecular reconstruction of recurrent evolutionary switching in olfactory receptor specificity

The paper investigates the evolution of olfactory receptor specificity in Drosophila by analyzing extant and ancestral IR receptors, identifying a common hotspot that influences ligand binding and functional transitions.

Olfactory receptor-dependent receptor repression in Drosophila

The paper identifies receptor gene-dependent mechanisms that ensure singular expression of olfactory receptors in Drosophila through transcriptional and post-transcriptional repression.

LED Zappelin': An open source LED controller for arbitrary spectrum visual stimulation and optogenetics during 2-photon imaging.

The paper introduces an open-source LED controller for spectrally arbitrary visual stimulation and optogenetics during 2-photon imaging, demonstrating its use in zebrafish and Drosophila experiments.

Functional integration of \"undead\" neurons in the olfactory system

The paper shows that inhibiting programmed cell death in Drosophila olfactory neurons generates functional 'undead' neurons that integrate into circuits and contribute to evolutionary differences in carbon dioxide sensing.

Divergent excitation two photon microscopy for 3D random access mesoscale imaging at single cell resolution

This paper introduces a new two-photon microscopy technique that expands the 3D field of view while maintaining single-cell resolution, enabling more comprehensive neuronal activity imaging in multiple organisms.

In vivo assembly and trafficking of olfactory Ionotropic Receptors

This study investigates the role of the co-receptor's ligand-binding domain in the assembly and trafficking of olfactory Ionotropic Receptors, revealing its importance in endoplasmic reticulum exit.

The 100 Euro Lab: A 3-D Printable Open Source Platform For Fluorescence Microscopy, Optogenetics And Accurate Temperature Control During Behaviour Of Zebrafish, Drosophila And C. elegans