The new field of" Computational Ethology" is made possible by advances in technology,
mathematics, and engineering that allow scientists to automate the measurement and the …

Genetic approaches in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, have led to a major triumph in
the field of sensory biology—the discovery of multiple large families of sensory receptors …

We present a machine learning–based system for automatically computing interpretable,
quantitative measures of animal behavior. Through our interactive system, users encode …

We present an imaging system for pan-neuronal recording in crawling Caenorhabditis
elegans. A spinning disk confocal microscope, modified for automated tracking of the C …

Precisely timed activation of genetically targeted cells is a powerful tool for the study of
neural circuits and control of cell-based therapies. Magnetic control of cell activity, or …

The ability to respond to chemical stimuli is fundamental to the survival of motile organisms,
but the strategies underlying odour tracking remain poorly understood. Here we show that …

Understanding rhythmic behavior at the developmental and genetic levels has important
implications for neurobiology, medicine, evolution, and robotics. We studied rhythmic …

Many animals, including the fruit fly, are sensitive to small differences in ambient
temperature. The ability of Drosophila larvae to choose their ideal temperature (18° C) over …

Visible phenotypes based on locomotion and posture have played a critical role in
understanding the molecular basis of behavior and development in Caenorhabditis elegans …

Like other ectotherms, the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and the fruit fly Drosophila
melanogaster rely on behavioral strategies to stabilize their body temperature. Both animals …