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Machine learning of honey bee olfactory behavior identifies repellent odorants in free-flying bees in the field.

Kowalewski J; Baer-Imhoof BF; Guda T; Luy M; DePalma P; Baer B; Ray A

Researchers used a computer model to predict smells that honey bees don't like, which can help keep them away from harmful pesticides. They tested over 50 million chemicals and found many that could keep bees away safely. This computer method is very useful for finding new smells that insects avoid.

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Brief disruption of activity in a subset of dopaminergic neurons during consolidation impairs long-term memory by fragmenting sleep.

Yan L; Wu L; Wiggin TD; Su X; Yan W; Li H; Li L; Lu Z; Guo F; Meng Z; Li Y; Li F; Griffith LC; Liu C

Researchers found that certain brain cells, called dopamine neurons, in flies affect both sleep and long-term memory. When these cells are changed, flies can't remember as well, but if their sleep is fixed, their memory improves. This shows a link between sleep and memory in these cells.

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