Neuron (image)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Caption

A DEET-sensitive neuron that expresses the gene str-217 (green) plays a role in worms' confused response to the insect repellent.

Credit

E. Dennis et al./Nature 2018

Usage Restrictions

Must use credit.

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.