High-fidelity encoding of mechanostimuli by tactile food-sensing neurons requires an ensemble of ion channels

Summary: The nematode C. elegans uses mechanosensitive neurons to detect bacteria, which are food for worms. These neurons release dopamine to suppress foraging and promote dwelling. Through a screen of genes highly expressed in dopaminergic food-sensing neurons, we identify a K2P-family potassium c...

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Main Authors: Alice Fok, Benjamin Brissette, Tim Hallacy, Hassan Ahamed, Elver Ho, Sharad Ramanathan, Niels Ringstad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Cell Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124723004631