Genetic Dissection of Sleep Deprivation by Starvation in Drosophila
Department
Biological Sciences
Major
Biological Sciences
Research Advisor
Thimgan, Matthew S.
Advisor's Department
Biological Sciences
Funding Source
UM Research Board, Missouri; Missouri S&T OURE
Abstract
It is a common misconception that sleeping does not require energy. When flies are starved, they will disrupt their sleep time for waking behaviors. We have identified a gene, that when disrupted, accelerates the waking due to starvation. We don’t know which cells are responsible for this response. We will use a genetic strategy to find the cell and to understand the mechanism and the detection of waking due to starvation. If the mechanism can be understood, it may apply to understanding the causes of insomnia and decreased sleep.
Biography
Sarah is a sophomore from Richland, MO. She is studying Biological Sciences with an emphasis of Pre-Med and minors in Chemistry and Bio-Medical Engineering. On campus, Sarah is a Student Ambassador for the Admissions office, a member of Scrubs Pre-Health Group, an Honors Academy student, and she is currently working on an OURE with Dr. Thimgan.
Presentation Type
OURE Fellows Proposal Oral Applicant
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Turner Room
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2017, 9:20 am - 9:40 am
Genetic Dissection of Sleep Deprivation by Starvation in Drosophila
Turner Room
It is a common misconception that sleeping does not require energy. When flies are starved, they will disrupt their sleep time for waking behaviors. We have identified a gene, that when disrupted, accelerates the waking due to starvation. We don’t know which cells are responsible for this response. We will use a genetic strategy to find the cell and to understand the mechanism and the detection of waking due to starvation. If the mechanism can be understood, it may apply to understanding the causes of insomnia and decreased sleep.
