Publications by authors named "Angela Farooqi"
J Neurosci Methods
March 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how varying concentrations of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) affect the migration of glia cells critical for vision in Drosophila melanogaster, using a microfluidic device for precision analysis.
- Findings reveal that glia cells are directed toward higher FGF concentrations, and their migration is dependent on coordinated movement with neuronal progenitors to travel long distances effectively.
- The research highlights the advantage of microfluidic systems over traditional methods, providing insights into the migratory behavior of glia, which could open up potential therapeutic strategies for neural development issues.
