Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival reflexes from failing
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The University of Hong Kong
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Scientists have discovered that C. elegans worms maintain essential survival reflexes through redundant neural circuits. This genetic and biological backup system ensures that sensory-motor responses remain functional even when specific neural connections are disrupted.
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