Animals coexist in commensal, pathogenic or mutualistic relationships with complex communities
of diverse organisms, including microorganisms 1 . Some bacteria produce bioactive …

Olfactory signaling is initiated by interactions between odorants and olfactory receptors. We
show that the C. elegans odr-10 gene is likely to encode a receptor for the odorant diacetyl. …

Olfactory discrimination is achieved through the action of olfactory neurons with diverse
chemical specificities. In C. elegans, at least ten different types of chemosensory neurons …

The formation and function of cilia involves the movement of intraflagellar transport (IFT)
particles underneath the ciliary membrane, along axonemal microtubules 1 , 2 . Although this …

The growth and behavior of higher organisms depend on the accurate perception and
integration of sensory stimuli by the nervous system. We show that defects in sensory perception …

Seven transmembrane domain receptors can be localized to different parts of the plasma
membrane or to different intracellular compartments in a receptor-specific and cell type–…

The thermotactic behaviors of Caenorhabditis elegans indicate that its thermosensory system
exhibits exquisite temperature sensitivity, long-term plasticity, and the ability to transform …

Intraspecific chemical communication is mediated by signals called pheromones. Caenorhabditis
elegans secretes a mixture of small molecules (collectively termed dauer pheromone) …

The membrane of the primary cilium is a highly specialized compartment that organizes
proteins to achieve spatially ordered signaling. Disrupting ciliary organization leads to diseases …

Like other ectotherms, the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and the fruit fly Drosophila
melanogaster rely on behavioral strategies to stabilize their body temperature. Both animals …