Pierre‐Yves Musso

The paper identifies BPI-like TULIP domain proteins in Drosophila as potential odorant transporters and barriers against plant terpenoids.

This study shows artificial sweeteners activate both sweet and bitter taste neurons in Drosophila, with varying behavioral effects depending on concentration and compound type.

This study shows that Drosophila larvae use taste receptors to detect bacteria, which primes their immune system and improves survival after infection.

This study uses optogenetics to induce appetitive and aversive taste memories in Drosophila by pairing gustatory stimuli with neuronal activation.

This study identifies a three-part neural circuit in Drosophila that links satiety and fructose sensing to regulate feeding behavior.

This study shows that reducing olfactory input in Drosophila increases their sensitivity to both appetitive and aversive tastes, suggesting a homeostatic mechanism compensating for sensory loss.

The paper introduces STROBE, a closed-loop optogenetic system for controlling feeding behavior in Drosophila, showing it can drive attraction or avoidance based on sensory neuron activation.