Maria P. Fernandez

This study identifies SLP316 neurons as synaptic targets of circadian clock neurons in Drosophila, showing that modulating their activity alters circadian period and behavior.

This study shows that female Drosophila circadian rhythms are less affected by mutations in the PDF pathway compared to males, suggesting greater resilience in female circadian timekeeping.

This study shows that the Drosophila circadian gene cycle (cyc) has a non-circadian role in the development of clock neurons, affecting fasciculation and morphology.

The paper analyzes synaptic connectivity in Drosophila lateral neuron clock cells to identify distinct connectomic types and their roles in circadian timekeeping.

This study shows that structural plasticity in circadian clock neurons is crucial for integrating sensory inputs, not for maintaining circadian timekeeping.