Mechanosensory stimulation triggers sustained local motor activity in Drosophila melanogaster
Alexandra M. Medeiros, Anna Felicity Hobbiss, Gonçalo Borges, Marta A. P. Moita, César S. Mendes
This study shows that mechanosensory stimulation in Drosophila can trigger sustained motor activity independently of brain centers, revealing a parallel pathway for fast movement initiation.
Current Biology · Jun 10, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience