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Serotonin Signals Overcome Loser Mentality in Drosophila
6 Oct 2020
Abstract excerpt
Traumatic experiences generate stressful neurological effects in the exposed persons and animals. Previous studies have demonstrated that in many species, including Drosophila , the defeated animal has a higher probability of losing subsequent fights. However, the neural basis of this "loser effect" is largely unknown. We herein report that elevated serotonin (5-HT) signaling helps a loser to overcome suppressive...
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