Erika Dona
@erikadona.bsky.social
Neuroscientist decoding the molecular logic of brain development — mapping how neurons acquire identity, connect into circuits, and diverge between sexes.
Researcher Milan at CNR Institute of Neuroscience, Milan
Researcher Milan at CNR Institute of Neuroscience, Milan
Thanks to all authors and support from #MRC_LMB, @neurohub-cnr, @camzoology, #flyconnectome, @wellcometrust, @erc.europa.eu, @astra-zeneca and @cruk-ci. FIN
September 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Thanks to all authors and support from #MRC_LMB, @neurohub-cnr, @camzoology, #flyconnectome, @wellcometrust, @erc.europa.eu, @astra-zeneca and @cruk-ci. FIN
Amazingly, we found a common transcription factor code across all lineages. Each neuron selects a stable subset of 17 shared TFs based on birth order. This defines a transcriptional ‘timestamp’ that persists into adulthood. The same code is used in the central brain. 6/8
September 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Amazingly, we found a common transcription factor code across all lineages. Each neuron selects a stable subset of 17 shared TFs based on birth order. This defines a transcriptional ‘timestamp’ that persists into adulthood. The same code is used in the central brain. 6/8
Thank you @kaniacz.bsky.social for making such good quality libraries for us! It has been great to coordinate work with you!
August 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Thank you @kaniacz.bsky.social for making such good quality libraries for us! It has been great to coordinate work with you!
Thanks to all authors and support from #MRC_LMB, @neurohub-cnr.bsky.social , @camzoology.bsky.social , #flyconnectome, @wellcometrust.bsky.social , @erc.europa.eu, @astra-zeneca.bsky.social and @cruk-ci.bsky.social. FIN
August 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks to all authors and support from #MRC_LMB, @neurohub-cnr.bsky.social , @camzoology.bsky.social , #flyconnectome, @wellcometrust.bsky.social , @erc.europa.eu, @astra-zeneca.bsky.social and @cruk-ci.bsky.social. FIN
We integrated our atlas with the connectome using shared features, such as lineage, segment, molecular info (i.e. neurotransmitter, Notch) and neurogenesis timing. We mapped 122 transcriptional pools, each one containing an average of 26 anatomically defined neuron types. 4/8
August 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We integrated our atlas with the connectome using shared features, such as lineage, segment, molecular info (i.e. neurotransmitter, Notch) and neurogenesis timing. We mapped 122 transcriptional pools, each one containing an average of 26 anatomically defined neuron types. 4/8