A single pair of pharyngeal neurons functions as a commander to reject high salt in Drosophila melanogaster
Salt (NaCl), is an essential nutrient for survival, while excessive salt can be detrimental. In the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, internal taste organs in the pharynx are critical gatekeepers impacting the decision to accept or reject a food. Currently, our understanding of the mechanism throu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2024-04-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/93464 |