'Strikingly similar' brains of human and fly may aid mental health research
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have revealed deep similarities in how the brain regulates behavior in arthropods (such as flies and crabs) and vertebrates (such as fish, mice and humans). The findings shed new light on the evolution of the brain and behavior and may aid understanding of disease mechanisms underlying mental health problems.