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What a locust can teach us about how neuromodulators alter odor
Key Takeaways
- Researchers studied locusts to understand odor processing in the brain.
- Neuromodulators play a key role in altering odor-evoked behavior.
- Internal states can change how biological systems respond to sensory stimuli.
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Scientists at the McKelvey School of Engineering are using locusts as an unlikely model to investigate brain mechanisms controlling odor-evoked behavior. This research explores how neuromodulators dynamically alter sensory processing, explaining why the appeal of a pleasant smell can change dramatically over time.
The findings could provide a deeper understanding of neural circuits and how biological systems adapt sensory inputs to internal needs and experiences.
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