Christian Wegener

The paper investigates why the cpe gene is repeatedly lost in insects while cpd/svr is retained, finding that CPD's structural versatility and broader expression enable compensation for CPE loss.

The paper identifies a neuropeptidergic signaling pathway involving Mip and SPR that triggers and modulates a complex pupariation behavior in Drosophila.

This study uses the open field test in fruit flies to show emotion-like behaviors modulated by genetic and pharmacological factors, suggesting shared emotion primitives with vertebrates.

The paper identifies Sparkly, a novel neuropeptide precursor gene regulated by Alk signaling in Drosophila CNS, through integration of TaDa and scRNA-seq data.

The paper identifies receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling as a mechanism coupling the central and peripheral circadian clocks in Drosophila, showing multiple RTKs contribute to circadian rhythm synchronization.

The paper investigates the relationship between PDF release and BRP-labelled active zones in Drosophila clock neurons, finding that PDF release is independent of BRP-organised active zones during circadian plasticity.

The paper shows that the circadian clock regulates rhythmic lipid transport in Drosophila hemolymph, influenced by diet, light, and feeding patterns.

This study investigates how AKH signaling balances daily activity patterns in Drosophila under non-starving conditions through interactions with octopaminergic neurons and the fat body.

This paper identifies a neuroendocrine pathway in Drosophila that modulates osmotic and ionic stress tolerance through the interaction of Corazonin and CAPA neuropeptides.

This study identifies dCPD as a critical enzyme for neuropeptide processing in Drosophila, showing its role in behavior and survival.

The paper demonstrates a recurrent signaling loop between dopaminergic neurons and Kenyon cells in Drosophila larvae that mediates reward information and enhances memory persistence.

This study identifies STIM-regulated neuropeptides, Corazonin and short Neuropeptide F, essential for Drosophila development under nutrient restriction.