Self-avoidance, the tendency of neurites of the same cell to selectively avoid each other, is a
property of both vertebrate and invertebrate neurons. In Drosophila, self-avoidance is …

The complex, branched morphology of dendrites is a cardinal feature of neurons and has
been used as a criterion for cell type identification since the beginning of neurobiology …

Natural events present multiple types of sensory cues, each detected by a specialized
sensory modality. Combining information from several modalities is essential for the …

Neuronal circuit mapping using electron microscopy demands laborious proofreading or
reconciliation of multiple independent reconstructions. Here, we describe new methods to …

Neurons exhibit a limited ability of repair. Given that mechanical forces affect neuronal
outgrowth, it is important to investigate whether mechanosensitive ion channels may …

Photoreceptors for visual perception, phototaxis or light avoidance are typically clustered in
eyes or related structures such as the Bolwig organ of Drosophila larvae. Unexpectedly, we …

Microtubule nucleation is essential for proper establishment and maintenance of axons and
dendrites. Centrosomes, the primary site of nucleation in most cells, lose their function as …

Background Natural selection has resulted in a complex and fascinating repertoire of innate
behaviors that are produced by insects. One puzzling example occurs in fruit fly larvae that …

Little is known about how the distinct architectures of dendrites and axons are established.
From a genetic screen, we isolated dendritic arbor reduction (dar) mutants with reduced …

Dendrites distinguish between sister branches and those of other cells. Self-recognition can
often lead to repulsion, a process termed" self-avoidance." Here we demonstrate that …