Insects Trained In Quest For Artificial Nose

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 07:29 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have discovered that when training insects, the process of building associations is not a simple matter of strengthening connections through reinforcement. Understanding how associations are built between stimuli and behavior gives insight into the nature of learning and could inform the design of artificial "noses," sensor arrays that can detect chemicals in the air.

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