Vanessa J. Auld

This study shows that Syndecan is essential for glial function and development in Drosophila CNS and PNS, affecting morphology, neuroblast proliferation, and glial-ECM interactions.

This study investigates miR-184's role in Drosophila glial septate junctions and blood-brain barrier integrity, showing its absence in pleated junctions and effects on barrier function and viability.

The paper tests microRNA function in Drosophila peripheral glia morphology using microRNA-sponges and finds that miRNA-125 knockdown causes defects, but the cluster and other miRNAs do not, suggesting potential issues with sponge efficacy.

This study identifies Inx2 as essential for glial adhesion in Drosophila peripheral nerves, ensuring proper axon ensheathment without requiring gap junction function.

The paper identifies Dlg5 and cadherins as critical for maintaining glial membrane integrity and septate junction formation in Drosophila peripheral glia.