Adult neurogenesis in Drosophila. Eduardo Moreno, Ismael Hernandez-Fernandez, Christa Rhiner. University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

   Using a new method to study cell proliferation in the adult we have observed de novo generation of neurons in the Drosophila brain during adulthood. This adult neurogenesis is restricted to some brain structures and is enhanced by damage. Implications and the genetic pathways involved will be discussed.