Annika F. Barber

AP-1 activation in Drosophila neuropil ensheathing glia improves traumatic brain injury survival

The paper investigates AP-1 activation in Drosophila glial subtypes after traumatic brain injury and finds that AP-1 activation in neuropil ensheathing glia improves survival.

Drosophila core circadian clock neurons peptidergically regulate activity of insulin-producing cells

This study identifies how Drosophila core clock neurons use neuropeptides to modulate insulin-producing cells via volume transmission rather than direct synaptic connections.

Fat body CLOCK restrains innate immunity and maintains survival under dietary stress in Drosophila

This study shows that the fat body CLOCK in Drosophila suppresses inflammation and extends lifespan under dietary stress, with CLK having a unique role distinct from CYC.

Glucose Challenge Uncovers Temporal Fungibility of Metabolic Homeostasis over a day:night cycle

This study uses isotope tracing to show rhythmic glucose metabolism in Drosophila, revealing internal mechanisms controlling metabolic homeostasis across day and night.

AGES: An auxin-inducible, GAL4-compatible, gene expression system for Drosophila

AGES provides a non-lethal, cost-effective method to temporally control GAL4 activity in Drosophila by using auxin to degrade GAL80, enabling precise gene expression regulation.

Drosophila clock cells use multiple mechanisms to transmit time-of-day signals in the brain

The paper identifies multiple mechanisms by which Drosophila clock neurons transmit time-of-day signals to the pars intercerebralis to regulate circadian behaviors.

Hugin+ neurons link the sleep homeostat to circadian clock neurons

This study identifies hugin+ neurons as a key interface between the sleep homeostat and circadian clock neurons, showing they regulate sleep timing and recovery.