Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
In
addition
stocks
for
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
new
3D
lines.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Abstract
Vision
provides
animals
with
detailed
information
about
their
surroundings
and
conveys
diverse
features
such
as
colour,
form
movement
across
the
visual
scene.
Computing
these
parallel
spatial
requires
a
large
network
of
neurons.
Consequently,
from
flies
to
humans,
regions
in
brain
constitute
half
its
volume.
These
often
have
marked
structure–function
relationships,
neurons
organized
along
maps
shapes
that
directly
relate
roles
processing.
More
than
century
anatomical
studies
catalogued
detail
cell
types
fly
systems
1–3
,
behavioural
physiological
experiments
examined
capabilities
flies.
To
unravel
diversity
complex
system,
careful
mapping
neural
architecture
matched
tools
for
targeted
exploration
this
circuitry
is
essential.
Here
we
present
connectome
right
optic
lobe
male
Drosophila
melanogaster
acquired
using
focused
ion
beam
milling
scanning
electron
microscopy.
We
established
comprehensive
inventory
developed
computational
framework
quantify
anatomy.
Together,
data
establish
basis
interpreting
how
vision.
By
integrating
analysis
connectivity
information,
neurotransmitter
identity
expert
curation,
classified
approximately
53,000
into
732
types.
are
systematically
described
newly
named.
Finally,
share
an
extensive
collection
split-GAL4
lines
our
neuron-type
catalogue.
Overall,
set
unlocks
new
possibilities
systematic
investigations
vision
foundation
deeper
understanding
sensory
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
Previously
published
new
included,
all
validated
for
expression
curated
optimal
type
specificity
across
diverse
types.
In
addition
stocks
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
3D
lines.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
In
addition
stocks
for
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
new
3D
lines.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
Previously
published
new
included,
all
validated
for
expression
curated
optimal
type
specificity
across
diverse
types.
In
addition
stocks
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
3D
lines.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
CNS
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
Previously
published
new
included,
all
validated
for
expression
curated
optimal
cell-type
specificity
across
diverse
types.
In
addition
stocks
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
3D
lines.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
In
addition
stocks
for
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
new
3D
lines.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
In
addition
stocks
for
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
new
3D
lines.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(12), P. e3002918 - e3002918
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Organisms
detect
temperature
signals
through
peripheral
neurons,
which
relay
them
to
central
circadian
networks
drive
adaptive
behaviors.
Despite
recent
advances
in
Drosophila
research,
how
circuits
integrate
cues
with
regulate
sleep/wake
patterns
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
used
the
FlyWire
brain
electron
microscopy
connectome
map
neuronal
connections,
identifying
lateral
posterior
neurons
LPNs
as
key
nodes
for
integrating
information
into
network.
receive
input
from
both
and
temperature-sensing
promoting
sleep
behavior.
Through
analysis,
genetic
manipulation,
behavioral
assays,
demonstrated
that
LPNs,
downstream
of
thermo-sensitive
anterior
cells
(ACs),
suppress
activity-promoting
dorsal
LNds
via
AstC
pathway,
inducing
Disrupting
LPN-LNd
communication
either
AstCR1
RNAi
or
an
mutant
significantly
impairs
heat-induced
reduction
evening
activity
peak.
Conversely,
optogenetic
calcium
imaging
assays
revealed
cold-activated
subsequently
stimulate
NPF-NPFR
signaling,
establishing
a
negative
feedback
loop.
This
mechanism
limits
LNd
activation
appropriate
levels,
thereby
fine-tuning
peak
increase
at
lower
temperatures.
conclusion,
our
study
constructed
comprehensive
centered
on
identified
novel
peptidergic
circuit
coordinates
signals,
offering
new
insights
regulation
.
Techniques
that
enable
precise
manipulations
of
subsets
neurons
in
the
fly
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
have
greatly
facilitated
our
understanding
neural
basis
behavior.
Split-GAL4
driver
lines
allow
specific
targeting
cell
types
Drosophila
melanogaster
and
other
species.
We
describe
here
a
collection
3060
range
adult
CNS
1373
characterized
third-instar
larvae.
These
tools
functional,
transcriptomic,
proteomic
studies
based
on
anatomical
targeting.
NeuronBridge
search
relate
light
microscopy
images
these
split-GAL4
to
connectomes
reconstructed
from
electron
images.
The
collections
are
result
screening
over
77,000
split
hemidriver
combinations.
Previously
published
new
included,
all
validated
for
expression
curated
optimal
cell-type
specificity
across
diverse
types.
In
addition
stocks
well-characterized
lines,
we
make
available
300,000
3D
lines.