Unraveling the Role of Neurons in Smell Perception and Navigation

Scientists have discovered that certain neurons in fruit flies and mice allow them to differentiate between distinct smells, while others help distinguish similar scents with experience. This variability in neural response serves a significant purpose and could potentially enhance machine-learning models, making them more discerning and reliable. The findings have implications for understanding how animals and humans learn to differentiate between similar sensory inputs and could contribute to advancements in AI technology.