Mapping Neuronal Circuits Regulating Temperature Preference and Sleep in Drosophila Alongside High‐throughput Epac Imaging of Synaptosome Subtypes

Our findings highlight that the neural circuits governing temperature preference and sleep overlap significantly, revealing their functional interdependence. Introducing Alzheimer's genes broadens our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of impaired thermoregulation and sleep in neurodegenerative diseases. By leveraging behavioral assays and Drosophila genetics, this research provides key insights into conserved mechanisms and potential therapies for addressing sleep disorders and thermoregulatory dysfunctions in AD.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70855_097151
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Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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Mapping Neuronal Circuits Regulating Temperature Preference and Sleep in Drosophila Alongside High‐throughput Epac Imaging of Synaptosome Subtypes

Vikram Simhambhatla, Paul Shaw
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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Mapping Neuronal Circuits Regulating Temperature Preference and Sleep in Drosophila Alongside High‐throughput Epac Imaging of Synaptosome Subtypes

Vikram Simhambhatla, Paul Shaw
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Our findings highlight that the neural circuits governing temperature preference and sleep overlap significantly, revealing their functional interdependence. Introducing Alzheimer's genes broadens our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of impaired thermoregulation and sleep in neurodegenerative diseases. By leveraging behavioral assays and Drosophila genetics, this research provides key insights into conserved mechanisms and potential therapies for addressing sleep disorders and thermoregulatory dysfunctions in AD.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S1)
Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 38%
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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