Selected Publications
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Primary Research Articles​

2017
Fernandes, V.M.‡*, Chen, Z.*, Rossi, A.M., Zipfel, J. and Desplan, C. Glia relay differentiation cues to coordinate neuronal development in Drosophila. Science 357: 886-891.

2016
Chen, Z., Rodriguez, A.D.V., Li, X., Erclik, T. Fernandes, V.M.* and Desplan, C.* A Unique Class of Neural Progenitors in the Drosophila Optic Lobe Generates Both Migrating Neurons and Glia. Cell reports 15: 1–13.

Invited Reviews and Commentaries

2018
Rossi, A. M. and Fernandes, V.M.* Wrapping Glial Morphogenesis and Signaling Control the Timing and Pattern of Neuronal Differentiation in the Drosophila Lamina. Journal of Experimental Neuroscience 12: 1–6.

2016
Rossi, A. M.*, Fernandes, V.M.* and Claude Desplan. Timing temporal transitions during brain development. Current Opinion in Neurobiology 42:84-92.

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