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The study investigates the relationship between axonal targeting and behavioral functions in Drosophila melanogaster.

May 28, 2026

Cover Image, Volume 122, Number 1, May 2026

XZXinyue ZhouNorth China Electric Power University HMHongyu MiaoHarbin Institute of Technology TZTianmu ZhangHarbin Institute of Technology

Key Points

The study investigates the relationship between axonal targeting and behavioral functions in Drosophila melanogaster.
Utilized genetic and behavioral assays in Drosophila
Analyzed the role of the sex peptide receptor in targeting
Conducted experiments to observe behavioral outcomes
Demonstrated distinct mechanisms for axonal targeting and behavior
Revealed that disruption of the sex peptide receptor affects mating behaviors
Identified specific pathways influencing behavioral output

Abstract

Cover image: The cover image is based on the article Decoupling of Axonal Targeting and Behavioral Function in the Drosophila melanogaster Sex Peptide Receptor by Xinyue Zhou et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.70168.

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