Have you ever wondered how a fly manages to dodge you in a split second? Scientists have long been fascinated by the lightning-fast reflexes that help flies escape danger almost instantly. But despite decades of research, they still don't fully understand exactly how the brain coordinates these rapid reactions at the level of individual neural connections.
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How flies dodge so fast: Brain map reveals rare synapses behind split-second escapes

Rare Synapses Enabling Rapid Escape Reflexes Discovery focus
Understanding Neural Coordination At Synaptic Level Research advance