Neural mechanisms coordinating olfactory processing with wing beating during odor-guided flight.
Abstract
Olfaction in the Manduca sexta (moth) enables them to locate mates and eat. Because of this they are superb trackers of odor plumes. The odor plumes are disturbed during wing beating and thus stimulates the antennae. This project is interested in defining the Neuro-anatomical, physiological, behavioral and pharmacological contributions from the flight motor centers with the olfactory systems for enhancement of odor representation during flight. This PI intends to determine the structure of neurons providing input from flight to olfactory centers, their targets within the olfactory system and the impact of these neurons on encoding odor performance in the flying moth.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2017
- Source ID
- FA95501710117
Entities
People
- Kevin C. Daly
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- West Virginia University