Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
186(13), P. 2911 - 2928.e20
Published: June 1, 2023
Animals
with
complex
nervous
systems
demand
sleep
for
memory
consolidation
and
synaptic
remodeling.
Here,
we
show
that,
although
the
Caenorhabditis
elegans
system
has
a
limited
number
of
neurons,
is
necessary
both
processes.
In
addition,
it
unclear
if,
in
any
system,
collaborates
experience
to
alter
synapses
between
specific
neurons
whether
this
ultimately
affects
behavior.
C.
have
defined
connections
well-described
contributions
We
that
spaced
odor-training
post-training
induce
long-term
memory.
Memory
consolidation,
but
not
acquisition,
requires
pair
interneurons,
AIYs,
which
play
role
odor-seeking
worms
consolidate
memory,
odor
conditioning
are
required
diminish
inhibitory
AWC
chemosensory
AIYs.
Thus,
demonstrate
living
organism
events
immediately
after
training
drive
structures.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
The
fruit
fly
Drosophila
melanogaster
combines
surprisingly
sophisticated
behaviour
with
a
highly
tractable
nervous
system.
A
large
part
of
the
fly’s
success
as
model
organism
in
modern
neuroscience
stems
from
concentration
collaboratively
generated
molecular
genetic
and
digital
resources.
As
presented
our
FlyWire
companion
paper
1
,
this
now
includes
first
full
brain
connectome
an
adult
animal.
Here
we
report
systematic
hierarchical
annotation
∼130,000-neuron
including
neuronal
classes,
cell
types
developmental
units
(hemilineages).
This
enables
any
researcher
to
navigate
huge
dataset
find
systems
neurons
interest,
linked
literature
through
Virtual
Fly
Brain
database
2
.
Crucially,
resource
4,552
types.
3,094
are
rigorous
consensus
validations
previously
proposed
“hemibrain”
3
In
addition,
propose
1,458
new
types,
arising
mostly
fact
that
spans
whole
brain,
whereas
hemibrain
derives
subvolume.
Comparison
showed
type
counts
strong
connections
were
largely
stable,
but
connection
weights
variable
within
across
animals.
Further
analysis
defined
simple
heuristics
for
interpretation:
stronger
than
10
unitary
synapses
or
providing
>1%
input
target
conserved.
Some
increased
variability
connectomes:
most
common
mushroom
body,
required
learning
memory,
is
almost
twice
numerous
hemibrain.
We
evidence
functional
homeostasis
adjustments
absolute
amount
excitatory
while
maintaining
excitation-inhibition
ratio.
Finally,
surprisingly,
about
one
third
could
not
yet
be
reliably
identified
connectome.
therefore
suggest
should
robust
inter-individual
variation,
namely
groups
cells
quantitatively
more
similar
different
other
same
brain.
Joint
connectomes
demonstrates
viability
utility
definition.
Our
work
defines
atlas
provides
both
intellectual
framework
open
source
toolchain
brain-scale
comparative
connectomics.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
623(7986), P. 406 - 414
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Abstract
Establishing
how
neural
function
emerges
from
network
properties
is
a
fundamental
problem
in
neuroscience
1
.
Here,
to
better
understand
the
relationship
between
structure
and
of
nervous
system,
we
systematically
measure
signal
propagation
23,433
pairs
neurons
across
head
nematode
Caenorhabditis
elegans
by
direct
optogenetic
activation
simultaneous
whole-brain
calcium
imaging.
We
sign
(excitatory
or
inhibitory),
strength,
temporal
causal
direction
these
create
functional
atlas.
find
that
differs
model
predictions
are
based
on
anatomy.
Using
mutants,
show
extrasynaptic
signalling
not
visible
anatomy
contributes
this
difference.
identify
many
instances
dense-core-vesicle-dependent
signalling,
including
timescales
less
than
second,
evoke
acute
transients—often
where
no
wired
connection
exists
but
relevant
neuropeptides
receptors
expressed.
propose
that,
such
cases,
extrasynaptically
released
serve
similar
classical
neurotransmitters.
Finally,
our
measured
atlas
predicts
dynamics
spontaneous
activity
do
models
conclude
both
synaptic
drive
short
timescales,
measurements
evoked
crucial
for
interpreting
function.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(9), P. 113058 - 113058
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
Neuropeptides
and
peptide
hormones
are
ancient,
widespread
signaling
molecules
that
underpin
almost
all
brain
functions.
They
constitute
a
broad
ligand-receptor
network,
mainly
by
binding
to
G
protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs).
However,
the
organization
of
peptidergic
network
roles
many
peptides
remain
elusive,
as
our
insight
into
peptide-receptor
interactions
is
limited
GPCRs
still
orphan
receptors.
Here
we
report
genome-wide
peptide-GPCR
interaction
map
in
Caenorhabditis
elegans.
By
reverse
pharmacology
screening
over
55,384
possible
interactions,
identify
461
cognate
couples
uncover
with
specific
complex
combinatorial
encoded
across
within
single
genes.
These
provide
insights
functions
evolution.
Combining
dataset
phylogenetic
analysis
supports
co-evolution
conservation
at
least
14
bilaterian
systems
C.
This
resource
lays
foundation
for
system-wide
network.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(22)
Published: Feb. 26, 2022
Abstract
Neuromorphic
circuits
emulating
the
bio‐brain
functionality
via
artificial
devices
have
achieved
a
substantial
scientific
leap
in
past
decade.
However,
even
with
advent
of
highly
advanced
bio‐inspired
algorithms,
intelligence
based
on
current
neuromorphic
is
lagging
behind
significantly
when
compared
naturally
evolved
biological
neural
circuits.
This
massive
and
intriguing
discrepancy
partly
due
to
incomprehensive
understanding
operating
mechanism,
which
relies
heavily
extremely
complexed
entangled
3D
hierarchical
networks.
Configuring
hardware
combined
computing
memory
functionalities,
coupled
compatible
progress
software
can
be
an
inevitable
route
surmount
limitation
encountered
by
2D
Herein,
referring
neuron
configuration
perspective
together
detailed
signal
generation
propagation
von
Neumann
state‐of‐the‐art
in‐memory
architecture,
development
perspectives
are
highlighted.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(34), P. 5989 - 5995
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
The
brain
is
a
complex
system
comprising
myriad
of
interacting
elements,
posing
significant
challenges
in
understanding
its
structure,
function,
and
dynamics.
Network
science
has
emerged
as
powerful
tool
for
studying
such
intricate
systems,
offering
framework
integrating
multiscale
data
complexity.
Here,
we
discuss
the
application
network
study
brain,
addressing
topics
models
metrics,
connectome,
role
dynamics
neural
networks.
We
explore
opportunities
multiple
streams
transitions
from
development
to
healthy
function
disease,
potential
collaboration
between
neuroscience
communities.
underscore
importance
fostering
interdisciplinary
through
funding
initiatives,
workshops,
conferences,
well
supporting
students
postdoctoral
fellows
with
interests
both
disciplines.
By
uniting
communities,
can
develop
novel
network-based
methods
tailored
circuits,
paving
way
towards
deeper
functions.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
186(19), P. 4134 - 4151.e31
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Changes
in
an
animal's
behavior
and
internal
state
are
accompanied
by
widespread
changes
activity
across
its
brain.
However,
how
neurons
the
brain
encode
this
is
impacted
poorly
understood.
We
recorded
brain-wide
diverse
motor
programs
of
freely
moving
C.
elegans
built
probabilistic
models
that
explain
each
neuron
encodes
quantitative
behavioral
features.
By
determining
identities
neurons,
we
created
atlas
defined
classes
connectome
behavior.
Many
have
conjunctive
representations
multiple
behaviors.
Moreover,
although
many
current
actions,
others
integrate
recent
actions.
behavior,
identify
these
flexible
nodes
connectome.
Our
results
provide
a
global
map
cell
types