Glia and romance

Nat Neurosci. 2008 Jan;11(1):8-10. doi: 10.1038/nn0108-8.

Abstract

Drosophila courtship is a complex behavior. A new study shows that glia modulate neurotransmission to influence male preference, but the authors should have resisted the temptation to describe their results in tabloid language.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Behavior, Animal
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Courtship*
  • Drosophila
  • Neuroglia / physiology*