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A study found that fly larvae have special sensors, or receptors, in their esophagus that trigger as soon as they swallow something, prompting the brain to release serotonin and making the larvae ... (www.uni-bonn.de)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-09-15 13:40:02+00:00.

Original Title: A study found that fly larvae have special sensors, or receptors, in their esophagus that trigger as soon as they swallow something, prompting the brain to release serotonin and making the larvae continue eating. Researchers believe humans have a very similar control circuit too

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