Taste sensors in fly legs control feeding

Monday, February 22, 2016 - 08:00 in Biology & Nature

Feeding is essential for survival. Senses such as smell or sight can help guide us to good food sources, but the final decision to eat or reject a potential food is controlled by taste. Scientists have examined the anatomy of the taste-sensing neurons to reveal their role in the stages of feeding.

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