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Zars, T. (2017). Working Memory: It's a Gas, Gas, Gas.  Curr. Biol. 27(5): R179--RR181.
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FBrf0250493
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Abstract
The ellipsoid body, a doughnut-shaped part of the fly brain, is essential for visual working memory. Gaseous second messengers establish a functional ellipsoid body and act as a short-term aid in orientation behavior.
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28267971
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10.1016/j.cub.2017.01.005
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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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