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
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web
applications
also
serve
basis
connectome
through
dedicated
tools
paper.
Neuron,
Год журнала:
2016,
Номер
91(2), С. 293 - 311
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2016
Neural
circuit
mapping
is
generating
datasets
of
tens
thousands
labeled
neurons.
New
computational
tools
are
needed
to
search
and
organize
these
data.
We
present
NBLAST,
a
sensitive
rapid
algorithm,
for
measuring
pairwise
neuronal
similarity.
NBLAST
considers
both
position
local
geometry,
decomposing
neurons
into
short
segments;
matched
segments
scored
using
probabilistic
scoring
matrix
defined
by
statistics
matches
non-matches.
validated
on
published
dataset
16,129
single
Drosophila
can
distinguish
types
down
the
finest
level
(single
identified
neurons)
without
priori
information.
Cluster
analysis
extensively
studied
classes
new
unreported
topographical
features.
Fully
automated
clustering
organized
validation
1,052
clusters,
many
which
map
onto
previously
described
types.
supports
additional
query
types,
including
searching
against
transgene
expression
patterns.
Finally,
we
show
that
effective
with
data
from
other
invertebrates
zebrafish.Video
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How
brains
are
hardwired
to
produce
aggressive
behavior,
and
how
aggression
circuits
related
those
that
mediate
courtship,
is
not
well
understood.
A
large-scale
screen
for
aggression-promoting
neurons
in
Drosophila
identified
several
independent
hits
enhanced
both
inter-male
courtship.
Genetic
intersections
revealed
8-10
P1
interneurons,
previously
thought
exclusively
control
male
were
sufficient
promote
fighting.
Optogenetic
experiments
indicated
activation
could
at
a
threshold
below
required
wing
extension.
the
absence
of
extension
triggered
persistent
via
an
internal
state
endure
minutes.
High-frequency
promoted
suppressed
during
photostimulation,
whereas
resumed
was
inhibited
following
photostimulation
offset.
Thus,
neuron
promotes
latent,
facilitates
controls
overt
expression
these
social
behaviors
threshold-dependent,
inverse
manner.
Nature,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
606(7912), С. 153 - 159
Опубликована: Май 4, 2022
Abstract
Oestradiol
establishes
neural
sex
differences
in
many
vertebrates
1–3
and
modulates
mood,
behaviour
energy
balance
adulthood
4–8
.
In
the
canonical
pathway,
oestradiol
exerts
its
effects
through
transcription
factor
oestrogen
receptor-α
(ERα)
9
Although
ERα
has
been
extensively
characterized
breast
cancer,
neuronal
targets
of
ERα,
their
involvement
brain
differences,
remain
largely
unknown.
Here
we
generate
a
comprehensive
map
genomic
ERα-binding
sites
sexually
dimorphic
circuit
that
mediates
social
behaviours.
We
conclude
orchestrates
sexual
differentiation
mouse
two
mechanisms:
establishing
male-biased
neuron
types
activating
sustained
gene
expression
program.
Collectively,
our
findings
reveal
are
defined
by
hormonal
activation
steroid
receptors.
The
molecular
identify
may
underlie
on
development,
disease.
Current Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(4), С. 808 - 824.e6
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Many
motor
control
systems
generate
multiple
movements
using
a
common
set
of
muscles.
How
are
premotor
circuits
able
to
flexibly
diverse
movement
patterns?
Here,
we
characterize
the
neuronal
that
drive
distinct
courtship
songs
Drosophila
melanogaster.
Male
flies
vibrate
their
wings
toward
females
produce
two
different
song
modes—pulse
and
sine
song—which
signal
species
identity
male
quality.
Using
cell-type-specific
genetic
reagents
connectome,
provide
cellular
synaptic
map
in
ventral
nerve
cord
these
examine
how
activating
or
inhibiting
each
cell
type
within
affects
song.
Our
data
reveal
circuit
is
organized
into
nested
feedforward
pathways
with
extensive
reciprocal
feedback
connections.
The
larger
network
produces
pulse
song,
more
complex
ancestral
form.
A
subset
this
simpler
recent
Such
organization
may
be
feature
which
evolution
has
layered
increasing
flexibility
onto
basic
pattern.
Each
taste
modality
is
generally
encoded
by
a
single,
molecularly
defined,
population
of
sensory
cells.
However,
salt
stimulates
multiple
pathways
in
mammals
and
insects,
suggesting
more
complex
code
for
taste.
Here,
we
examine
coding
Drosophila.
After
creating
comprehensive
molecular
map
comprised
five
discrete
neuron
classes
across
the
fly
labellum,
find
that
four
are
activated
salt:
two
exhibiting
characteristics
‘low
salt’
cells,
‘high
classes.
Behaviorally,
low
attraction
depends
primarily
on
‘sweet’
neurons,
with
additional
input
from
neurons
expressing
ionotropic
receptor
IR94e.
High
avoidance
mediated
‘bitter’
glutamatergic
Ppk23.
Interestingly,
impact
these
prior
consumption.
These
results
support
model
flies
combinatorially
integrates
inputs
cell
types
to
afford
robust
flexible
behaviors.