RNASeq to determine genes expressed in sensillar subtypes in Drosophila melanogaster antenna

Insects rely on their olfactory systems to find food and mates, and repellents that target their olfactory systems are widely used to prevent insect-borne diseases. However, relatively little is known about the molecules supporting odor signaling in the adult antenna beyond the identity and function of the odor receptors themselves. Here, we used a computational screen to identify candidate olfaction-related genes conserved in insects