Transient and Persistent States in Drosophila: On the mechanisms by which descending neurons control defensive behaviors in fruit flies

Abstract

"In response to threatening stimuli, animals exhibit defensive behaviors such as freezing, fleeing, or fighting. These strategies, observed across diverse taxonomic groups, underscore their evolutionary significance. Drosophila melanogaster, with its rich repertoire of defensive behaviors and advanced tools for neuronal circuit analysis, is an ideal model for studying these responses.(...)"