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What a locust can teach us about how neuromodulators alter odor
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are studying locusts to understand how neuromodulators alter odor-evoked behavior in the brain. The study aims to uncover the biological mechanisms that change how we respond to smells based on our internal state. By examining these neural pathways in a simpler model organism, scientists hope to gain broader insights into sensory processing and behavioral regulation.