Motor behavior: A feedforward circuit for zebrafish escape

A recent study of motor control in zebrafish demonstrates the critical role of an excitatory neural relay network in the transformation of a unilateral turn command into a subsequent bilateral swim signal. A rapid and smooth transition between these motor phases is critical for successfully escaping danger.

Automated summary

In zebrafish, an excitatory neural relay network plays a critical role in transforming a unilateral turn command into a bilateral swim signal, which is essential for smoothly transitioning between motor phases and successfully escaping danger.