This protocol describes three Drosophila preparations: 1) adult brain dissection, 2) adult retina dissection and 3) developing eye disc- brain complexes dissection. Emphasis is laid on special preparation techniques and conditions for live imaging, although all preparations can be used for fixed tissue immunohistochemistry.
Williamson, W. R., Hiesinger, P. R. Preparation of Developing and Adult Drosophila Brains and Retinae for Live Imaging. J. Vis. Exp. (37), e1936, doi:10.3791/1936 (2010).