Sequential formation of Drosophila circuit asymmetry via prolonged structural plasticity.
Johann Markovitsch, Daniel Mitić, Alisa Jiménez-García, Zane Alsberga, Sarah Kainz, Rashmit Kaur, Thomas Hummel
This study shows that directional asymmetry in Drosophila brain circuits arises from axonal interactions of pioneer neurons and requires Fasciclin 2 for structural plasticity, impacting adult brain function.
Science Advances · Mar 25, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience