The paper identifies a neural circuit and molecular mechanism in Drosophila larvae that links internal osmotic state to behavioral adaptation through GPCR signaling.

DOI 10.64898/2026.06.29.735401

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PhysiologyJournal of Experimental BiologyPeer-reviewedApr 15, 2024

Refinement of a technique for collecting and evaluating the osmolality of haemolymph from Drosophila larvae

Misato Kurio, Yuma Tsukasa, Tadashi Uemura, Tadao Usui

This study refines methods for collecting and measuring haemolymph osmolality in Drosophila larvae, concluding the true value is approximately 306.0 mOsm kg-1.

3 citations

Drosophilaexperimental assay

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NeuroscienceeLifePeer-reviewedMay 15, 2023

The GPI-anchored Ly6 protein Belly roll regulates Drosophila melanogaster escape behaviors by modulating the excitability of nociceptive peptidergic interneurons

Kai Li, Yuma Tsukasa, Misato Kurio…·Tadao Usui

This study identifies Belly roll as a regulator of Drosophila escape behaviors by modulating neuronal activity in ABLK neurons.

11 citations

Drosophilastatistical model

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