Research Keyword: D1 dopamine receptors

Dopamine activity in projection neurons regulates short-lasting olfactory approach memory in Drosophila

Fruit flies learn to avoid dangerous smells and approach safe smells during training. Scientists discovered that flies form both types of memories at the same time, but they work differently in the brain. Safe-smell memories are made using special brain areas and chemical signals that are different from danger memories. These findings help us understand how brains separate good and bad experiences.

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