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Lily Nguyen, T.L., Fisher, Y.E. (2026). Navigation circuits: Calcium spikes know which way the wind blows.  Curr. Biol. 36(4): R135--RR138.
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FBrf0264676
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Abstract
A new study has found that wind-sensitive neurons in the fly brain can signal even when inhibited through hyperpolarization-activated calcium channels. This novel cell-intrinsic mechanism allows for wind direction to be mapped into a common reference frame for navigation.
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41734746
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10.1016/j.cub.2025.12.031
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    English
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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