Drosophila’s dorsal clock neurons (DNs) consist of four clusters (DN1as, DN1ps, DN2s, and DN3s). In comparison to the well-characterized lateral clock neurons (LNs), the neuroanatomy and function of the DNs are still not fully understood.
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Light-dark cycles are the most important Zeitgeber for animal's circadian clocks. The further north one goes, the more these clocks are challenged by longer photoperiods and - at very high Arctic latitudes - even by constant light-like conditions around the summer solstice.
How the brain and the circadian clock shape behaviour
How the brain and the circadian clock shape behaviour is the fundamental question behind our research projects. Our primary model system is the genetically amenable fruit fly, though we also do work on other insects. For more information on the current lines of research, please check out the links below for the different groups at our chair.
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