Brown University scientists discover neuron pair in fruit flies that makes life or death decisions
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 18 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown University scientists discover neuron pair in fruit flies that makes life or death decisions
For the fruit fly, a sense of taste is critical to whether it thrives or dies. The little winged creature has taste organs in its mouth piece as well as throughout its body, including its legs, abdomen and wing margins. When a fruit fly lands on a ripe or rotting fruit, it . . .
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Brown University scientists discover neuron pair in fruit flies that makes life or death decisions
For the fruit fly, a sense of taste is critical to whether it thrives or dies. The little winged creature has taste organs in its mouth piece as well as throughout its body, including its legs, abdomen and wing margins. When a fruit fly lands on a ripe or rotting fruit, it . . .