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Fruit fly neurons in the ventral nerve cord share a common neurotransmitter within the same hemilineage. This finding clarifies neuronal communication and development in insects.

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  • Developmental Biology
  • Insect Neurobiology

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  • Understanding neurotransmitter expression in neuronal subtypes is key to deciphering neural circuits.

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