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Science & ResearchJul 22, 2026

A vector-based strategy for olfactory navigation in Drosophila

Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10827-7 Using a virtual reality system, experiments in Drosophila show that flies use memory mechanisms to navigate along the boundary of an odour plume and track the source…

Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10827-7 Using a virtual reality system, experiments in Drosophila show that flies use memory mechanisms to navigate along the boundary of an odour plume and track the source of a smell.

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