Drosophilarhythms: from brain to behavior |
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Authors: | Charlotte Helfrich-Förster |
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Institution: | Botanisches Institut, Auf der Morgenstelle 1, D-72076, Tübingen, Germany |
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Abstract: | Theperiod(per) gene and thetimeless(tim) gene are essential components of the circadian clock inDrosophila melanogaster. Both gene products interact in interdependent feedback loops, producing a self-sustained cellular rhythmin situ. Several oscillating cells are combined to discrete pacemaker centers that control rhythmic behavior. This paper reviews the work on localizing the circadian pacemaker neurons controlling activity and eclosion, leading to questions about how these pacemaker cells are synchronized to the external light–dark cycle, and how they impose periodicity on behavior. The circadian system ofDrosophilais also compared with that of other arthropods. |
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Keywords: | activity eclosion insects periodgene pigment-dispersing hormone timelessgene |
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