Decoding deep-red and infrared heat sensing in beetles. This project aims to uncover how animals with miniature brains can efficiently process multisensory stimuli. Insects use tiny systems to detect

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Decoding deep-red and infrared heat sensing in beetles. This project aims to uncover how animals with miniature brains can efficiently process multisensory stimuli. Insects use tiny systems to detect and rapidly integrate information from multiple senses to inform behaviour. The underlying processes are poorly understood, particularly for less common senses. Using a powerful combination of techniques – high-resolution imaging, intracellular recordings and behavioural experiments – this project is expected reveal how beetles detect and respond to deep-red stimuli and infrared (heat) information. Results have the potential to unlock biological solutions for modern problems, including improved efficiency of sensors and image processing, which has implications for robotics and autonomous vehicles.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 3109 - Zoology. Lead: Dr Amanda Franklin