Transforming the architecture of compound eyes

Article Abstract:

The role of Drosophila genes involved in rhabdomere assembly was isolated and characterized to understand the transition between open and closed rhabdom systems. The findings show that Spacemaker, a secreted protein expressed only in the eyes of insects with open rhabdom systems, acts together with Prominin and the cell adhesion molecule Chaoptin to choreograph the partitioning of rhabdomeres into an open system.

Genetic aspects, Cell adhesion molecules, Drosophila, Compound eye

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The receptors and cells for mammalian taste

Article Abstract:

The biology of taste is examined, focusing on receptors, cells and the logic of taste coding at the periphery. The identification of cells and receptors mediating sweet, bitter, sour and umami taste has generated powerful molecular tools that can be used to devise rigorous tests to distinguish between these models and establish the basis of taste coding at the periphery.

California, Physiological aspects, Behavior, Mammals, Sensory evaluation, Nerves, Peripheral, Peripheral nervous system

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The cells and logic for mammalian sour taste detection

Article Abstract:

The role of PKD2L1-expressing taste cells in vivo was examined by engineering mice with targeted genetic ablations of selected populations of taste receptor cells. Results show that PKD2L1-expressing taste cells produce sour taste function as an important sensory input to warn against the ingestion of acidic food sources.

Maryland, Analysis, Usage, In situ hybridization, Genetically modified mice, Cell organelles, Organelles, Ablation (Vaporization technology), Laser ablation

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