Ruchi Parekh

Comparative connectomics of the descending and ascending neurons of the Drosophila nervous system: stereotypy and sexual dimorphism

The paper provides a connectomic description of ascending and descending neurons in the Drosophila nervous system, revealing sexual dimorphism and motor-related circuits.

Neurotransmitter Classification from Electron Microscopy Images at Synaptic Sites in Drosophila Melanogaster

The paper uses artificial neural networks to classify neurotransmitters from electron microscopy images of Drosophila melanogaster synapses, achieving high accuracy and revealing ultrastructural differences.

A comprehensive neuroanatomical survey of the Drosophila Lobula Plate Tangential Neurons with predictions for their optic flow sensitivity

The paper reconstructs and identifies 58 Lobula Plate Tangential Neurons in Drosophila using EM and predicts their optic flow sensitivity through computational anatomy.

A connectome of the Drosophila central complex reveals network motifs suitable for flexible navigation and context-dependent action selection

The paper presents the first complete connectome of the Drosophila central complex, revealing network motifs that support flexible navigation and context-dependent action selection.

Neural circuit mechanisms of sexual receptivity in Drosophila females

The paper identifies neural circuits in Drosophila females that integrate external and internal signals to control mating decisions through vaginal plate opening.

Neuronal circuitry underlying female aggression in Drosophila

This study identifies neuronal circuits in Drosophila that regulate female aggression through optogenetic manipulation and connectomic analysis.

A Connectome and Analysis of the Adult Drosophila Central Brain

The paper presents a detailed connectome of the adult Drosophila central brain, including new methods for data analysis and biological insights into neural circuit organization.

The connectome of the adult Drosophila mushroom body: implications for function

The paper maps the synaptic connectivity of the Drosophila mushroom body and identifies new circuit components and structures in sensory input processing and output modulation.

A Connectome of the Adult Drosophila Central Brain

A dense electron-microscopy reconstruction of half the fly central brain, with nearly every cell typed and queryable online, turns months of tracing partners into a database lookup.