A vector-based strategy for olfactory navigation in <i>Drosophila</i>

Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10827-7Using a virtual reality system, experiments in Drosophila show that flies use memory mechanisms to navigate along the boundary of an odour plume and track the source…

Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10827-7

Using a virtual reality system, experiments in Drosophila show that flies use memory mechanisms to navigate along the boundary of an odour plume and track the source of a smell.