ePoster · Behavioral Neuroscience
Utilizing Random Forest for Multivariate Analysis: Exploring the Influence of Dopaminergic Neurons on Drosophila Larvae Locomotion
Arman Behrad, Juliane Thoener, Michael Schleyer, Bertram Gerber · Bernstein Conference 2024
Dopamine plays a crucial role in the neural mechanisms underlying behavior, yet quantifying its impact through genetic modifications presents significant challenges, particularly due to the high-dimensional nature of the resulting data. In this study, we address these challenges by proposing a novel methodological framework using the Random Forest algorithm, tailored for robust multivariate analysis without the typical assumptions required in conventional statistical testing. Our experimental approach involved detailed video recordings of Drosophila melanogaster larvae, focusing on the effects