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  "abstract": "Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is caused by the loss of neurofibromin, a protein shown to regulate metabolism and feeding behavior in Drosophila melanogaster. Using the FlyPad two-choice feeding assay, we compared feeding microstructure between NF1 null mutants, NF1 heterozygotes, and wildtype controls. We find that NF1 mutants took significantly more sips of sucrose and with greater urgency, without changes in sip duration or sucrose taste sensitivity. Overall, these results suggest loss of NF1 increases feeding frequency.",
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    "Biological Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.",
    "Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Pinecrest, FL, United States.",
    "Young Scholars Program, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.",
    "Magnet Innovation Center, Inlet Beach, FL, USA.",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13741010?pdf=render",
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  "published": "2026-10-21",
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  "title": "Neurofibromin 1 alters feeding microstructure in Drosophila.",
  "title_text": "Neurofibromin 1 alters feeding microstructure in Drosophila.",
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