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Dewell, R.B., Gabbiani, F. (2012). Escape behavior: linking neural computation to action.  Curr. Biol. 22(5): R152--R153.
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FBrf0219146
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Abstract
A new study uses a combination of physiological and optogenetic techniques to identify visual neurons in fruit flies that detect approaching objects, and whose activation is integral in escaping an oncoming threat.
PubMed ID
22401892
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DOI
10.1016/j.cub.2012.01.034
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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