Inhibition of serotonergic signaling induces higher consumption of both sucrose solution and toxic baits in carpenter ants

Abstract Biogenic amines play an important role in the regulation of appetitive responses in insects. Among them, serotonin (5-HT) regulates feeding-related processes in numerous insect species. In carpenter ants, 5-HT administration has been shown to depress feeding behavior, thus opening the possi...

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Main Authors: Roxana Josens, Alina Giacometti, Martin Giurfa
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/97ca869617c74ead9a2651341a770f34
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