A receptor and neuron that activate a circuit limiting sucrose consumption

The neural control of sugar consumption is critical for normal metabolism. In contrast to sugar-sensing taste neurons that promote consumption, we identify a taste neuron that limits sucrose consumption in Drosophila. Silencing of the neuron increases sucrose feeding; optogenetic activation decrease...

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Main Authors: Ryan M Joseph, Jennifer S Sun, Edric Tam, John R Carlson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-03-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/24992