Rafael Cantera

This study investigates the role of Ptr23c in Drosophila hemocyte differentiation and distribution, finding that it regulates timing rather than quantity.

The paper investigates the role of clock genes period and timeless in regulating synaptogenesis and rhythmic changes in synaptic bouton numbers in Drosophila motor neurons.

The paper shows that loss of Gyc88E or overexpression of Gyc89D in Drosophila neural stem cells increases optic lobe volume, suggesting a role for cGMP signaling in neurogenesis.

The paper compares synaptic circuitry differences between broadly and narrowly tuned glomeruli in Drosophila to identify generic features of olfactory circuits.

The paper predicts gene functions in five eukaryotes using machine learning based on gene location features, without relying on sequence identity.

The paper examines hypoxia responses in different brain compartments and cell types of Drosophila during development, finding that oxygen availability is the main driver but cell-type specific factors also influence the response.