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Gutierrez, G.J., Wang, S. (2023). Gap junctions: The missing piece of the connectome.  Curr. Biol. 33(15): R819--RR822.
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FBrf0257208
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Research paper
Abstract
The central pattern generator that controls flying power in Drosophila requires desynchronized firing to drive a steady wingbeat frequency. A new study reveals how gap junctions are the key to desynchronizing the motor neurons.
PubMed ID
37552951
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DOI
10.1016/j.cub.2023.06.058
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Publication Type
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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