Blocking the output (using shi1.UAS at 33[o]C) of Scer\GAL40279 neurons shortly before and during training does not significantly impair long-term olfactory memory in starved flies trained with sucrose, compared to controls.
Acute thermogenetic activation (using TrpA1UAS.(B).cKa at 33[o]C) of Scer\GAL40279 neurons results in a significant long-term preference for a paired odor (artificial memory) in starved flies or flies that are fed following training, but not flies that are fed before training, compared to controls.
Thermogenetic activation (using TrpA1Scer\UAS.(B).cKa at 33[o]C) of Scer\GAL40279 neurons coupled with odor presentation results in formation of significant appetitive olfactory memory, compared to controls.