Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Shape-shifting sensory cells may help insects process visual information with less delay

Anyone who has ever tried and failed to swat a fly has experienced the speed of a tiny nervous system. Now, a new review brings together evidence that its secret lies partly in microscopic movements and shape changes within sensory cells and neurons, challenging conventional views of how brains proc...

Shape-shifting sensory cells may help insects process visual information with less delay
Image: Phys.org
Anyone who has ever tried and failed to swat a fly has experienced the speed of a tiny nervous system. Now, a new review brings together evidence that its secret lies partly in microscopic movements and shape changes within sensory cells and neurons, challenging conventional views of how brains process information.

Originally published at Phys.org

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