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Biology
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2023
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Abstract
Glial cells are important for nervous system development and function because they assist in various processes like neuron ensheathment, myelination, and neuron compartmentalization (Hans et. al. 2018). In order to know what is needed for proper glial function, it is important to understand their development. The imaginal discs from Drosophila melanogaster third instar larvae were used as a model to explore glial development. The disc contains three different glial subpopulations: wrapping, perineurial, and subperineurial (Hans et. al. 2018). This project looks to identify the importance of the protein Tricornered (Trc) for the development of specific glial subtypes.
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Dr. Jennifer Mierisch, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
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The Role of Trc in the Development of Glial Subtypes in Drosophila Melanogaster
Glial cells are important for nervous system development and function because they assist in various processes like neuron ensheathment, myelination, and neuron compartmentalization (Hans et. al. 2018). In order to know what is needed for proper glial function, it is important to understand their development. The imaginal discs from Drosophila melanogaster third instar larvae were used as a model to explore glial development. The disc contains three different glial subpopulations: wrapping, perineurial, and subperineurial (Hans et. al. 2018). This project looks to identify the importance of the protein Tricornered (Trc) for the development of specific glial subtypes.