Electrified cells don't get dizzy

An unusual but simple direct electrical connection between neighbouring nerve cells enables a neuronal network in the fly’s flight control centre to detect rotational axes. The system remains stable, even when information from single cells is missing, and may thus also be interesting for the coordination of movements in robots.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news102085519.html">Electrified cells don't get dizzy</a></p> <p>An unusual but simple direct electrical connection between neighbouring nerve cells enables a neuronal network in the fly’s flight control centre to detect rotational axes. The system remains stable, even when information from single cells is missing, and may thus also be interesting for the coordination of movements in robots.</p>