Prepontine non-giant neurons drive flexible escape behavior in zebrafish.

Many species execute ballistic escape reactions to avoid imminent danger. Despite fast reaction times, responses are often highly regulated, reflecting a trade-off between costly motor actions and perceived threat level. However, how sensory cues are integrated within premotor escape circuits remain...

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Main Authors: Gregory D Marquart, Kathryn M Tabor, Sadie A Bergeron, Kevin L Briggman, Harold A Burgess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-10-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000480