Description du sujet de thèse

The project employs a combination of quantitative behavioral analysis, pharmacological manipulation, and functional imaging techniques to investigate how internal states (such as arousal, motivation, or physiological condition) and external factors (like pesticides or stimulus context) influence sensory coding and perception in honey bees. This integrative approach aims to deepen our understanding of how neural and behavioral responses are modulated by dynamic internal and external conditions, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying sensory processing in a model invertebrate species.

Contexte de travail

The research will take place at the Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation (CSGA) in Dijon, within the PERSING team, which investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of chemosensory perception in insects. Using model species such as Drosophila and the honey bee, the team explores how odorants influence behavior and how sensory information is processed in the brain. Their work integrates advanced tools in genetics, neurobiology, behavioral analysis, and functional imaging, addressing both fundamental questions in sensory neuroscience and applied goals, such as the development of eco-friendly pest control strategies.