Researchers, supported by the NIH's BRAIN Initiative, have created a comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain, identifying ...
Researchers, supported by the NIH's BRAIN Initiative, have created a comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain, identifying ...
At the start of October, scientists completed accurately mapping the entire brain of a fruit fly, along with releasing ...
Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles. The resulting accumulation of waste ...
By preventing the build-up of F-actin in the brain, researchers extended the healthy lifespan of fruit flies by approximately ...
Maxim Berg/Unsplash Key takeawaysBuildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes ...
Humans and fruit flies both may become forgetful as they age. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that ...
In the world of neuroscience, breakthroughs often come from unexpected places. One such source is the Drosophila melanogaster ...
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UVM researcher helps map brain of fruit fly
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A UVM researcher is part of a team of scientists conducting a study to map out a fruit fly brain.
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