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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Main Authors: Puskar Mishra, Shany E. Yang, Austin B. Montgomery, Addison R. Reed, Aylin R. Rodan, Adrian Rothenfluh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-021-00969-7