Thermogenetic activation (using TrpA1UAS.(B).cKa at 32[o]C) of Scer\GAL4Hn.PK cells in adult females significantly decreases food intake, compared to controls.
Ablation (using hidUAS.cUa and rprUAS.cUa) of Scer\GAL4Hn.PK cells in larvae does not significantly affect naive preferences for odors, darkness, salt, or sugar, compared to controls; there is no effect on appetitive or aversive olfactory memory, compared to controls.