Neuroplasticity in honey bee brains: An enhanced micro-computed tomography protocol for precise mushroom body volume measurement
Journal
Journal of neuroscience methods
Journal Volume
403
Date Issued
2023-12-20
Author(s)
Fu, Shang-Jui
Abstract
In insect brains, mushroom bodies are associated with memory and learning behavior. It has been demonstrated that the volume of the mushroom bodies in the brain of a worker honey bee changes during the adult stage. Changes in mushroom body volume imply high neuroplasticity in the brains and may be related to the age polyethism of honey bees. A suitable volume measurement method is needed to understand the correlation between behavioral changes and mushroom body volume changes in honey bees.
Subjects
Embedding; Honey bee; Micro-computed tomography; Mushroom body
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Type
journal article