Feeding regulation in Drosophila

Allan Hermann Pool, Kristin Scott

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Abstract

Neuromodulators play a key role in adjusting animal behavior based on environmental cues and internal needs. Here, we review the regulation of Drosophila feeding behavior to illustrate how neuromodulators achieve behavioral plasticity. Recent studies have made rapid progress in determining molecular and cellular mechanisms that translate the metabolic needs of the fly into changes in neuroendocrine and neuromodulatory states. These neuromodulators in turn promote or inhibit discrete feeding behavioral subprograms. This review highlights the links between physiological needs, neuromodulatory states, and feeding decisions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)57-63
Number of pages7
JournalCurrent Opinion in Neurobiology
Volume29
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience

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