Nerve cells are damaged in various ways, from concussions to car accidents. To better understand recovery, we are searching for key factors involved with sensory neuron regeneration using Drosophila. An atypical dendrite degeneration assay will use miniSOG2-expressing neurons to photo-induce dendrite fragmentation. Preliminary data on this dendrite degeneration will allow for observations of regeneration. Axotomy in chordotonal neurons, a special type of sensory cell, reveals that different cell types may regenerate axons differently.