Alexandra M. Medeiros

This study investigates the age- and sex-specific role of dArhgef10 in locomotor behavior in Drosophila, finding it critical in neuronal function, particularly in aged females.

This study shows that in Drosophila, feeding initiation depends on partial meconium excretion, revealing a gut-to-brain signaling circuit linking intestinal clearance and feeding behavior.

This study identifies a novel leg muscle activation pattern in freezing Drosophila that prepares the animal for movement and is modulated by external cues.

This study shows that mechanosensory stimulation in Drosophila can trigger sustained motor activity independently of brain centers, revealing a parallel pathway for fast movement initiation.

This study uses kinematic analysis in Drosophila to assess developmental neurotoxicity, showing that motor dysfunction can indicate neurotoxic effects of chemicals.