ON and OFF neurons determine the ability to smell (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

ON and OFF neurons determine the ability to smell

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After reaching a threshold of ON neurons, a locust can smell an odor. Once OFF neurons fire, the smell goes away.

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Please credit WashU/Raman Lab

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