Archer1 Senses Neuronal Voltage Changes in a Behaving Organism (IMAGE)

California Institute of Technology

Archer1 Senses Neuronal Voltage Changes in a Behaving Organism

Caption

This is Archer1 fluorescence in an AWC sensory neuron in a live, behaving worm. The response of this cell to an odorant stimulus is monitored through tracking changes in fluorescence post-stimulation. In this way, researchers can determine the underlying voltage dynamics behind a worm's behavior.

Credit

Hui Chiu and Viviana Gradinaru/Caltech

Usage Restrictions

With attribution

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.