Animals are able to move and react in manifold ways to external stimuli. Thus,
environmental stimuli need to be detected, information must be processed, and, finally, an …

Highlights•Drosophila glia share many properties with their mammalian
counterparts.•Different subpopulations of glia cells cooperate to support neuronal energy …

Astrocytes are fundamental building blocks of the central nervous system. Their dysfunction
has been implicated in many psychiatric disorders, including alcohol use disorder, yet our …

Aging is a complex process involving various systems and behavioral changes. Altered
immune regulation, dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and sleep decline are common features of …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) exacts an immense toll on individuals, families, and society.
Genetic factors determine up to 60% of an individual's risk of developing problematic alcohol …

Similar to the human brain, Drosophila glia may well be divided into several subtypes that
each carries out specific functions. Glial GPCRs play key roles in crosstalk between neurons …

The Drosophila model has become a leading platform for investigating mechanisms that
drive feeding behavior and the effect of diet on physiological outputs. Several methods for …

Membraneless granules assemble in different cell types and cellular loci and are the focus
of intense research due to their fundamental importance for cellular organization. These …

Identifying mechanisms underlying alcohol‐related behaviors could provide important
insights regarding the etiology of alcohol use disorder. To date, most genetic studies on …

The genetic basis of alcohol use disorder (AUD) is complex. Understanding how natural
genetic variation contributes to alcohol phenotypes can help us identify and understand the …