Ancient photoreceptor shapes behavioural responses

Experiments on <i>Drosophila</i> show that an evolutionarily conserved photoreceptor that senses light outside of the retina can regulate responses to direct visual cues.

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eLife
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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.110807
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Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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Ancient photoreceptor shapes behavioural responses

N Sören Häfker
eLife
Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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Ancient photoreceptor shapes behavioural responses

N Sören Häfker
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Abstract

Experiments on <i>Drosophila</i> show that an evolutionarily conserved photoreceptor that senses light outside of the retina can regulate responses to direct visual cues.

eLifeVol. 15
Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (DE)
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Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
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