The fly liquid-food electroshock assay (FLEA) suggests opposite roles for neuropeptide F in avoidance of bitterness and shock
Abstract Background Proper regulation of feeding is important for an organism’s well-being and survival and involves a motivational component directing the search for food. Dissecting the molecular and neural mechanisms of motivated feeding behavior requires assays that allow quantification of both...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-021-00969-7 |