Abstract
Recent studies of taste receptors in Drosophila show remarkable parallels with the mammalian gustatory system, although the pathways are anatomically distinct. These parallels may reflect crucial constraints in the design of taste detection systems.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Drosophila / physiology*
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Drosophila Proteins / physiology*
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Ganglia, Invertebrate / physiology
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Mice / physiology*
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Neurons, Afferent / physiology
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Perception / physiology*
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Receptors, Cell Surface / physiology*
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Taste / physiology*
Substances
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Drosophila Proteins
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Receptors, Cell Surface
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gustatory receptor, Drosophila