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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Neurons that Control Feeding Behavior in DrosophilaNew research identifies a pair of neurons which control the feeding behavior in Drosophila fruit flies. The discovery could help scientists better understand how the brain uses stimuli and memory to produce classically conditioned responses.Read More