Frontiers in Physiology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2022
Drosophila's
dorsal
clock
neurons
(DNs)
consist
of
four
clusters
(DN1as,
DN1ps,
DN2s,
and
DN3s)
that
largely
differ
in
size.
While
the
DN1as
DN2s
encompass
only
two
neurons,
DN1ps
∼15
DN3s
comprise
∼40
per
brain
hemisphere.
In
comparison
to
well-characterized
lateral
(LNs),
neuroanatomy
function
DNs
are
still
not
clear.
Over
past
decade,
numerous
studies
have
addressed
their
role
fly's
circadian
system,
leading
several
sometimes
divergent
results.
Nonetheless,
these
agreed
important
fine-tune
activity
under
light
temperature
cycles
play
essential
roles
linking
output
from
LNs
downstream
control
sleep
metabolism.
Here,
we
used
Flybow
specific
split-GAL4
lines,
trans-Tango,
recently
published
fly
connectome
(called
hemibrain)
describe
morphology
greater
detail,
including
synaptic
connections
other
non-clock
neurons.
We
show
some
DN
groups
heterogenous.
certain
strongly
connected
with
LNs,
others
mainly
signal
circuits
clock.
Among
latter
mushroom
body
central
complex
tubercle
bulb
neurosecretory
cells
pars
intercerebralis,
unidentified
partners.
This
heterogeneity
may
explain
conflicting
results
previously
found
about
functionality.
Most
importantly,
identify
putative
novel
communication
centers
network:
one
fiber
bundle
superior
protocerebrum
running
toward
anterior
optic
hub
posterior
protocerebrum.
Both
invaded
by
might
an
instrumental
network.
The
neural
circuits
responsible
for
animal
behavior
remain
largely
unknown.
We
summarize
new
methods
and
present
the
circuitry
of
a
large
fraction
brain
fruit
fly
Drosophila
melanogaster
.
Improved
include
procedures
to
prepare,
image,
align,
segment,
find
synapses
in,
proofread
such
data
sets.
define
cell
types,
refine
computational
compartments,
provide
an
exhaustive
atlas
examples
many
them
novel.
detailed
consisting
neurons
their
chemical
most
central
brain.
make
public
simplify
access,
reducing
effort
needed
answer
circuit
questions,
linking
defined
by
our
analysis
with
genetic
reagents.
Biologically,
we
examine
distributions
connection
strengths,
motifs
on
different
scales,
electrical
consequences
compartmentalization,
evidence
that
maximizing
packing
density
is
important
criterion
in
evolution
fly’s
Making
inferences
about
the
computations
performed
by
neuronal
circuits
from
synapse-level
connectivity
maps
is
an
emerging
opportunity
in
neuroscience.
The
mushroom
body
(MB)
well
positioned
for
developing
and
testing
such
approach
due
to
its
conserved
architecture,
recently
completed
dense
connectome,
extensive
prior
experimental
studies
of
roles
learning,
memory,
activity
regulation.
Here,
we
identify
new
components
MB
circuit
Drosophila,
including
visual
input
output
neurons
(MBONs)
with
direct
connections
descending
neurons.
We
find
unexpected
structure
sensory
inputs,
transfer
information
different
modalities
MBONs,
modulation
that
dopaminergic
(DANs).
provide
insights
into
circuitry
used
integrate
outputs,
between
central
complex
inputs
DANs,
feedback
MBONs.
Our
results
a
foundation
further
theoretical
work.
Current Biology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
30(16), С. 3183 - 3199.e6
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2020
Nervous
systems
contain
sensory
neurons,
local
projection
and
motor
neurons.
To
understand
how
these
building
blocks
form
whole
circuits,
we
must
distil
broad
classes
into
neuronal
cell
types
describe
their
network
connectivity.
Using
an
electron
micrograph
dataset
for
entire
Drosophila
melanogaster
brain,
reconstruct
the
first
complete
inventory
of
olfactory
projections
connecting
antennal
lobe,
insect
analog
mammalian
bulb,
to
higher-order
brain
regions
in
adult
animal
brain.
We
then
connect
this
extant
data
literature,
providing
synaptic-resolution
"holotypes"
both
heavily
investigated
previously
unknown
types.
Projection
neurons
are
approximately
twice
as
numerous
reported
by
light
level
studies;
stereotyped,
but
not
identical,
synapse
numbers
between
hemispheres.
The
lateral
horn,
cortical
amygdala,
is
main
target
information
has
been
shown
guide
innate
behavior.
Here,
find
new
connectivity
motifs,
including
axo-axonic
feedback,
inhibition
axons
a
large
population
convergence
different
inputs,
non-olfactory
inputs
memory-related
feedback
onto
third-order
These
features
less
prominent
mushroom
body
calyx,
piriform
cortex
center
associative
memory.
Our
work
provides
neuroanatomical
platform
future
studies
system.
Cell,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
187(10), С. 2574 - 2594.e23
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
High-resolution
electron
microscopy
of
nervous
systems
has
enabled
the
reconstruction
synaptic
connectomes.
However,
we
do
not
know
sign
for
each
connection
(i.e.,
whether
a
is
excitatory
or
inhibitory),
which
implied
by
released
transmitter.
We
demonstrate
that
artificial
neural
networks
can
predict
transmitter
types
presynapses
from
micrographs:
network
trained
to
six
transmitters
(acetylcholine,
glutamate,
GABA,
serotonin,
dopamine,
octopamine)
achieves
an
accuracy
87%
individual
synapses,
94%
neurons,
and
91%
known
cell
across
D.
melanogaster
whole
brain.
visualize
ultrastructural
features
used
prediction,
discovering
subtle
but
significant
differences
between
phenotypes.
also
analyze
distributions
brain
find
neurons
develop
together
largely
express
only
one
fast-acting
GABA).
hope
our
publicly
available
predictions
act
as
accelerant
neuroscientific
hypothesis
generation
fly.
Nervous
systems
function
as
ensembles
of
neurons
communicating
via
synaptic
connections,
and
a
functional
understanding
nervous
requires
extensive
knowledge
their
connectomes.
In
companion
paper
(Takemura
et
al.,
2023),
we
describe
the
acquisition
complete
fruit
fly
nerve
cord
connectome,
first
for
an
animal
that
can
walk
or
fly.
Here,
to
efficiently
navigate
appreciate
biological
significance
this
categorise
name
nearly
all
systematically
link
them
experimental
literature.
We
employ
system
hierarchical
coarse
annotations
group
similar
across
midline
segments,
then
define
systematic
cell
types
sensory
neurons,
intrinsic
ascending
non-motor
efferent
neurons.
Stereotyped
arrays
neuroblasts
generate
related
neuron
populations
called
hemilineages
repeat
segments
cord.
confirm
larval-born
from
given
hemilineage
generally
express
same
neurotransmitter
but
find
earlier
born
often
different
one.
match
over
35%
intrinsic,
ascending,
defining
serial
sets
which
were
crucial
typing
motor
assign
modality
5000
cluster
by
connectivity,
identify
serially
homologous
layered
organisation
likely
corresponding
peripheral
topography.
Finally,
present
selected
examples
circuits
predicated
on
programmatic
analysis
VNC
connectome.
Our
are
critical
analysing
structure
descending
input
output,
both
described
in
third
(Cheong
2023).
These
being
released
part
neuprint.janelia.org
clio.janelia.org
web
applications
also
serve
basis
connectome
through
dedicated
tools
paper.