Abstract
The ability to sense dry or moist air - hygrosensation - is conserved widely, but the underlying mechanisms are obscure. A recent study has shown that TRP channels are required for hygrosensation in Drosophila, further expanding the repertoire of sensory modalities mediated by TRP channels.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 12 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences