Study of the development of the visual system of the Drosophila melanogaster

Our central aim is to identify the cellular and molecular mechanisms, by which neuron-neuron and neuron-glia interactions shape layered and columnar connectivity in space and time.

To do this, our projects use a multidisciplinary strategy, combining molecular biology, genetics, confocal and electron microscopy, transcriptomics and mass spectrometry approaches. Findings in the fly visual system promise to advance our knowledge of brain development in general.

At long term, detailed insights into these mechanisms will serve as foundation to better understand underlying causes of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders caused by genetic deficiencies.

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46 Rue d'Ulm, 75005, Paris

Team leader :
Salecker Iris
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Administrative Contact Name :
VILLA Tommaso

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Key words : #neurones#cellules gliales#drosophiles#génétique#microscopie confocale#microscopie électronique#transcriptome#spectrométrie de masse. #neurons#glial cells#drosophila#molecular biology# genetics#confocal and electron microscopy# transcriptomics#mass spectrometry