Jasmine Quynh Le

Four SpsP neurons are an integrating sleep regulation hub in Drosophila

This study identifies four SpsP neurons in Drosophila as an integrating hub for sleep regulation through a circuit involving upstream and downstream synaptic partners.

Light and dopamine impact two circadian neurons to promote morning wakefulness

The paper identifies two circadian neurons in Drosophila that are influenced by light and dopamine to promote morning wakefulness.

FlyBox: A Flexible Open-Source Behavior Monitoring System

The paper introduces FlyBox, an open-source behavior monitoring system for Drosophila that is affordable and customizable, along with FlyBoxScanner software for activity monitoring.

Novel clock neuron subtypes regulate temporal aspects of sleep

The paper identifies novel clock neuron subtypes in Drosophila that regulate sleep timing through distinct projection patterns and a common receptor.

Dissecting neuron-specific functions of circadian genes using modified cell-specific CRISPR approaches

The paper uses CRISPR-based methods to disrupt circadian genes in specific Drosophila neurons, revealing distinct functions of cryptochrome and PDF in circadian behavior.

Neural connectivity molecules best identify the heterogeneous clock and dopaminergic cell types in the Drosophila adult brain

The paper identifies heterogeneous clock and dopaminergic cell types in Drosophila using single-cell sequencing and shows connectivity molecules best characterize these neuron groups.