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McCall, E.C., Devineni, A.V. (2026). Neural circuits: Neurons that give flies a sweet tooth.  Curr. Biol. 36(4): R150--RR152.
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FBrf0264704
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A new study identifies a central node in the fly brain that drives immediate and learned responses to the taste of sugar. These neurons may transform sensory input into a representation of valence - how attractive or repulsive the stimulus is.
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41734752
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10.1016/j.cub.2026.01.017
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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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