Phing Chian Chai

The paper studies the Drosophila olfactory system to show how multiple regulatory layers ensure functional precision and allow evolutionary changes in sensory neuron specification.

The paper identifies receptor gene-dependent mechanisms that ensure singular expression of olfactory receptors in Drosophila through transcriptional and post-transcriptional repression.

The paper uses Targeted DamID to profile rare Drosophila sensory neurons, identifying transcription factors and guidance molecules involved in neuron fate and wiring.

The paper maps sensory neuron lineages in Drosophila olfactory system and identifies Pointed's role in determining cell fates through genetic and transcriptomic analysis.