The beetle central complex (el Jundi et al. 2019); compass network in the locust brain (el Jundi et al. 2011)
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NEural CIrcuitsTo study the neural network in the insect brain, we perform tracer injections into specific brain areas or into single neurons, and conduct stainings against neurotransmitters (e.g. serotonin). The neurons can then be modelled in 3D and warped into a brain atlas.This allow us to gain a detailed knowledge of the neural circuits in general, and the compass network in particular. One main focus of our studies is the analysis of the central-complex network, the brain region that acts as internal compass during insect navigation..
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CONTACT
Dr. Basil el Jundi
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Institute of Biology | Department of Animal Physiology Gløshaugen | Realfagbygget | Høgskoleringen 5 7491 Trondheim | Norway Email: basil.el.jundi[at]ntnu.no |
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