Researchers Decode Unique Odor Representation in Locust Brains

Discovery of ring-shaped olfactory coding in migratory locusts could advance pest control strategies.

Scientists identified a ring-shaped odor coding system in the antennal lobe of migratory locusts.
This system maps chemical structures of odors, differing from other insects that map odor valence.
The coding pattern remains consistent throughout all developmental stages of the locust.
Advanced imaging techniques and CRISPR/Cas9 were crucial in revealing this complex neural architecture.
Understanding this mechanism may help develop more effective locust control methods.