Connectomic reconstruction of a female Drosophila ventral nerve cord
A deep understanding of how the brain controls behaviour requires map** neural circuits
down to the muscles that they control. Here, we apply automated tools to segment neurons …
down to the muscles that they control. Here, we apply automated tools to segment neurons …
[HTML][HTML] Circuits for self-motion estimation and walking control in Drosophila
ME Chiappe - Current opinion in neurobiology, 2023 - Elsevier
The brain's evolution and operation are inextricably linked to animal movement, and critical
functions, such as motor control, spatial perception, and navigation, rely on precise …
functions, such as motor control, spatial perception, and navigation, rely on precise …
Ascending neurons convey behavioral state to integrative sensory and action selection brain regions
Knowing one's own behavioral state has long been theorized as critical for contextualizing
dynamic sensory cues and identifying appropriate future behaviors. Ascending neurons …
dynamic sensory cues and identifying appropriate future behaviors. Ascending neurons …
The processing of proprioceptive signals in distributed networks: insights from insect motor control
The integration of sensory information is required to maintain body posture and to generate
robust yet flexible locomotion through unpredictable environments. To anticipate required …
robust yet flexible locomotion through unpredictable environments. To anticipate required …
[HTML][HTML] Biomechanical origins of proprioceptor feature selectivity and topographic maps in the Drosophila leg
Our ability to sense and move our bodies relies on proprioceptors, sensory neurons that
detect mechanical forces within the body. Different subtypes of proprioceptors detect …
detect mechanical forces within the body. Different subtypes of proprioceptors detect …
Systematic annotation of a complete adult male Drosophila nerve cord connectome reveals principles of functional organisation
Our companion paper introduces the first completely proofread connectome of the nerve
cord of an animal that can walk or fly. The base connectome consists of neuronal …
cord of an animal that can walk or fly. The base connectome consists of neuronal …
[PDF][PDF] Tools for comprehensive reconstruction and analysis of Drosophila motor circuits
Like the vertebrate spinal cord, the insect ventral nerve cord (VNC) mediates limb sensation
and motor control. Here, we applied automated tools for electron microscopy (EM) volume …
and motor control. Here, we applied automated tools for electron microscopy (EM) volume …
Miniature linear and split-belt treadmills reveal mechanisms of adaptive motor control in walking Drosophila
To navigate complex environments, walking animals must detect and overcome unexpected
perturbations. One technical challenge when investigating adaptive locomotion is …
perturbations. One technical challenge when investigating adaptive locomotion is …
Organization of an ascending circuit that conveys flight motor state in Drosophila
Natural behaviors are a coordinated symphony of motor acts that drive reafferent (self-
induced) sensory activation. Individual sensors cannot disambiguate exafferent (externally …
induced) sensory activation. Individual sensors cannot disambiguate exafferent (externally …
Flexible circuit mechanisms for context-dependent song sequencing
Sequenced behaviours, including locomotion, reaching and vocalization, are patterned
differently in different contexts, enabling animals to adjust to their environments. How …
differently in different contexts, enabling animals to adjust to their environments. How …