The representation of contextual information peripheral to a salient stimulus is central to an
animal's ability to correctly interpret and flexibly respond to that stimulus. While the …

Much progress has been made recently in understanding how olfactory coding works in
insect brains. Here, I propose a wiring diagram for the major steps from the first processing …

Optogenetic tools enable examination of how specific cell types contribute to brain circuit
functions. A long-standing question is whether it is possible to independently activate two …

Animals exhibit innate behaviours to a variety of sensory stimuli including olfactory cues. In
Drosophila, one higher olfactory centre, the lateral horn (LH), is implicated in innate …

Olfactory glomeruli are morphologically conserved spherical compartments of the olfactory
system, distinguishable solely by their chemosensory repertoire, anatomical position, and …

Animals continuously evaluate sensory information to decide on their next action. Different
sensory cues, however, often demand opposing behavioral responses. How does the brain …

The mushroom body (MB) is the center for associative learning in insects. In Drosophila,
intersectional split-GAL4 drivers and electron microscopy (EM) connectomes have laid the …

Carbon dioxide is produced by many organic processes and is a convenient volatile cue for
insects that are searching for blood hosts, flowers, communal nests, fruit and wildfires …

Recent studies using molecular genetics, electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, and behavioral
analyses have elucidated detailed connectivity and function of the mammalian olfactory …

A female's reproductive state influences her perception of odors and tastes along with her
changed behavioral state and physiological needs. The mechanism that modulates …